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See Amherst. Amherst Photos. Putting Our Climate Action Plan into Action. Amherst's commitment to decarbonization by 2030 is well underway. Even Henry Ward Beecher, class of 1834—a champion of social causes during his lifetime—is in on the action.
Amherst College (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ [6] AM-ərst) is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts. Founded in 1821 as an attempt to relocate Williams College by its then-president Zephaniah Swift Moore, Amherst is the third oldest institution of higher education in Massachusetts. [7]
Amherst College is a private institution that was founded in 1821. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,898 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 1,000 acres.
We search for exceptional students from across the country and around the world, including from places and populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Our financial aid policies are among the most generous in the nation.
Amherst participates in a variety of Five College programs, including 11 certificate programs, supervised independent and mentored language programs, and two shared departments. View Amherst’s course offerings for Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino studies .
Amherst College prepares students to make a difference in the world. Our financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and our student body is among the most diverse.
The Amherst Story. Our story is your story. Since 1821, we’ve been helping our students find their own voices, discover their own truths and forge their own paths in the world. Our students and alumni are the true authors of the Amherst story. Help write our next chapter.
