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Amherst College General Information

Amherst College is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above school located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Below you will find more detailed information about the Amherst campus, including the address for Amherst College, its student population, and majors of study offered. You can also learn about Amherst College financial aid options.

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Amherst College General Information

Address
Amherst College
Boltwood Avenue,
Amherst, MA 01002-5000
Phone
(413) 542-2000

Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
Campus Housing: Yes
Student Population
1,744 Undergraduates
Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Religious Affiliation
None
Certificates Offered
n/a
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC ( Navy )
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Credit Accepted
Does not accept dual credits, credits for life experiences, or AP credits
Amherst College Federal Aid Eligibility
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants, and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. The first step to in applying for financial aid is to complete the FAFSA. Here is a link to the Amherst College FAFSA School Code.
Online Resources:
School Website: http://www.amherst.edu
Financial Aid: http://www.amherst.edu/~finaid/
Admissions: http://www.amherst.edu/admission/

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