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Every Amherst College student arrives with unique skills, insights, creativity, and passion At Amherst, you’ll thrive individually, and you’ll make the herd stronger
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Amherst College is home to curious thinkers and remarkable doers As a top liberal arts institution, we prepare students to define their next step through dynamic courses, intentional mentorship, and undeniable community support
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Since its founding in 1821 in western Massachusetts, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking Today, its financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and its student body is among the most diverse
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More than 30,000 college students live in Amherst during the academic year The walkable downtown is filled with restaurants, coffee houses, a movie theater, and a live-music venue
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Amherst students have access to 42 majors, an open curriculum, talented and accessible faculty, the Five College Consortium, and opportunities for research and internships around the world
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Amherst participates in a variety of Five College programs, including 11 certificate programs, supervised independent and mentored language programs, and two shared departments
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Amherst College's 204th Commencement: May 25, 2025 Watch more Amherst College videos on YouTube
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220 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, Massachusetts Amherst College is approximately two hours from downtown Boston, two and a half hours from Logan Airport and three hours north of New York City
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