Amherst College

1-hour information session with an admission dean followed by 1-hour student-led campus tour. Arrive 15 minutes early.

Groups of 10+ must submit a group visit form.

Self-guided tour maps available at the Admission Office.

SAT/ACT optional; self-reported or official scores accepted. Superscore policy for SAT and ACT.

Amherst College Writing Supplement required with the application.

Financial aid offers include only grants, scholarships, and student employment — no required loans. 80% of Class of 2024 graduated with zero student loan debt.

Textbooks: ACTS (Amherst College Textbook Solution) provides all enrolled students with required course materials each semester at no cost.

Need-blind for all applicants: domestic, international, and undocumented.

No distribution requirements, no core curriculum. Students choose courses freely. Only requirement: one first-year seminar and courses for declared major.

Research: Students work side-by-side with professors. Paid and unpaid opportunities during the school year and summer. Funding available for senior theses.

Thesis: Many seniors undertake honors theses — often equivalent of graduate-level work — as a major paper, scientific investigation, or creative work.

Oldest collegiate athletics program in the country.

First-year quad, right in the heart of campus, in new or renovated residences.

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can live in theme houses centered on shared interests (e.g., Newport is the Spanish Language House).

Top Fulbright producer among B.A.-granting institutions consistently since 2008-09. 12 Fulbrights in the Class of 2024.

94% employed, continuing education, pursuing a fellowship, volunteering, or serving in the military within 6 months of graduation.

Need-blind for transfer applicants. Full financial need met.

Waived if last 2 years of secondary education conducted in English, or native English speaker.