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Best Things

  1. Awesome people
  2. Cream-of-the-crop academics
  3. Great parties
  4. Free alcohol everywhere
  5. Highly generous financial aid program and school funding for student projects
  6. Faculty and administration are friendly and generally awesome people
  7. Awesome facilities and computer network
  8. Valentine Dining Hall and the social aspect of central dining
  9. Great career prospects
  10. Awesome freshman dorms

Happy Students

96% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 8 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

95% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Genders Equally Represented

A male-to-female ratio of 49/51 means there's a pretty even balance of students on campus.

Learn from the Best

93% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 70% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Students Stick Around

Only 3% of students transfer out.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—58% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Facilities:
A+
Academics:
A
Computers:
A

Facilities at Amherst College

emmawoodhouse

Computer Science '12

3.8
B+

Lovely Indeed

Robert Frost library is great for studying, alone or in groups. The mountain views are always appreciated, as well.

Only one dining hall, which is a bit inconvenient. Needs more modern performance spaces, especially theaters.

Mar 25, 2011

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Academics at Amherst College

kelek10

Psychology Studies '10

4.2
A-

Professor Willing to Reach Out

The major advantage of Amherst College is that the population is so small; this leaves more than enough resources for students to get extra help from professors and other tutoring services. I found that my professors were always excited to engage in conversation outside of the classroom setting, and it really enriched my college experience.

Aug 05, 2010

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Computers at Amherst College

MigM

Economics '14

4.6
A

Labs Tend to Get Crowded at Night Time and Final Week

Despite the many students using the computer, it generally does not feel like that there is not enough school computers. Besides, since free wifi is available all over the campus, students don't necessarily need to use the school computer all the time.

Jan 12, 2012

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