Amherst College
About Amherst College
Founded in 1821, Amherst is a private, not-for-profit college that for almost two centuries has prepared students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. At Amherst, you are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning.
Class Profile
- Student Strength - 1849
- Faculty Members - 209 members
- Nobel Laureates - 4
- Student Faculty Ratio - 7:1
- Number of US States represented - 48
- Number of Countries represented - 54
- Percentage of International Students - 9%
- Gender - Women - 50% | Male - 50%
Test Scores
- Average GPA - 3.8
- Average TOEFL - 100
- IELTS - 7.5
- SAT - 1400
- ACT - 30
Campus
Area – 1000 Acres, including a Wildlife Sanctuary of about 500 Acres.
Research
Students Organizations – 150
Number of NCAA titles won: 76 Division III individual titles and 11 team championships
Endowment
Endowment – USD 2.473 Billion
Source: www.amherst.edu