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Majors. Academics. Course Evaluations. A mherst offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in 40 majors in the arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities. Students can carry more than one major, create their own interdisciplinary major or engage in independent scholarship. Many students delve more deeply into their major field by undertaking honors ...
Advantages of Learning at Amherst. An Amherst education is personal, dynamic and rigorous. Our professors are among the foremost authorities in their fields. They work with students every day, in and out of class, as teachers, advisers and mentors. We are known for our open curriculum, a bold experiment in place since 1971.
Amherst College Writing Supplement. Learn more about our options for the writing supplement. $75 Application Fee (non-refundable) or Fee Waiver (requested through Common Application, Apply Coalition with Scoir, or Amherst's Quick Pass). Optional Standardized Test Results for the SAT or ACT (either self-reported or official scores).
Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Student Employment. At Amherst College, 90% of students have at least one job before graduation, and 100% of work-eligible students can work on campus without regard to their financial need. W elcome to student employment at Amherst College! Students have many opportunities to work and gain valuable experience to compliment their studies.
Amherst College is committed to learning through close colloquy and to expanding the realm of knowledge through scholarly research and artistic creation at the highest level. Its graduates link learning with leadership—in service to the College, to their communities, and to the world beyond. Tags: Mission Statement. mission.
For 2021-2022, the typical student expense budget and charges include: Comprehensive fee (tuition, room and board): $76,800. Other student fees (student activities, campus center programs and residential governance): $460. Health insurance* (may be waived): $2,616. Tuition insurance (may be waived): $120 (per semester) ***.
