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Amherst College (/ ˈ æ m ər s t / ⓘ 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.
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.
- PO Box 5000, Amherst, 01002, MA
- 0413 542 2000
Learn about Amherst College, a leading liberal-arts institution that prepares students for many possible careers and meaningful lives. Explore its open curriculum, outstanding faculty, diverse majors and student achievements.
Learn about Amherst College, a leading liberal arts institution with a diverse and talented student body, a comprehensive financial aid program, and a vibrant town and area. Explore Amherst's history, traditions, alumni, sustainability, and more.
Amherst students have access to 40 majors, an open curriculum, talented and accessible faculty, the Five College Consortium, and opportunities for research and internships around the world.
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.
