Mission Statement : Amherst College educates men and women of exceptional potential from all backgrounds so that they may seek, value, and advance knowledge, engage the world around them, and lead principled lives of consequence. The Department of Physical Education and Athletics promotes this mission through the offering of recreational, intramural, club and intercollegiate activities that encourage students to shape their education within and beyond the curriculum. Academic excellence, high ethical standards, good sportsmanship and equal opportunities are the foundations of the Department’s commitment to the health and well-being of the students and of the greater campus community.
Location : Amherst, Massachusetts
Funding : Need blind admission for foreign students – very good. Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
Fact : Constantly ranked as one of the best Lib Arts College in the US. Very good Study Abroad Programme.
Location : Amherst, Massachusetts
Funding : Need blind admission for foreign students – very good. Meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
Endowment : $1.461 Billion
Fact : Constantly ranked as one of the best Lib Arts College in the US. Very good Study Abroad Programme.
Specialism : American Studies, Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought; and Neuroscience
Percent of Applicants Admitted : 13%
Percent of Applicants Admitted : 13%
Testing :
SAT Critical Reading: 660 / 760
SAT Math: 660 / 770
SAT Writing: 670 / 770
ACT Composite: 30 / 34
ACT English: 31 / 35
ACT Math: 29 / 34
SAT Critical Reading: 660 / 760
SAT Math: 660 / 770
SAT Writing: 670 / 770
ACT Composite: 30 / 34
ACT English: 31 / 35
ACT Math: 29 / 34
TOEFL waived if above 700 on SAT Critical Reading
2 Subject Tests required
Commonapp Supplement questions :
In addition to the essays you are writing as part of the QuestBridge application, Amherst requires a supplementary writing sample from all applicants. To satisfy Amherst’s supplementary writing requirement, you may choose either Option A or Option B. Before making a choice, you should review the following descriptions of both options.