Amherst College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Average High School GPA: 4.1 (Weighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1440-1550
ACT Range: 32-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 1,900
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $67,280
Out-of-State Tuition: $67,280
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Amherst, Massachusetts
Setting: Suburban/College Town
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 25°F (-4°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 72°F (22°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 49 inches (1,245 mm)
Nearest Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL) — Approximately 45 miles (1-hour drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @amherstcollege
Swim team instagram: @amherstswimdive
Twitter: @AmherstCollege
Facebook: Amherst College
LinkedIn: Amherst College
YouTube: AmherstCollege
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Nickname: Mammoths
Mascot: Mammoth
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Pratt Pool
Head Coach: Connor Beaulieu
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #38
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in New England Small College Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #13
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in New England Small College Athletic Conference
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Forbes Top Colleges
#24
#21
In Private Colleges
#4
In Liberal Arts Universities
#13
In The Northeast
#8
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A
Professors: A-
Dorms: B
Student Life: B+
Value: A
Campus: C
Party Scene: B-
Location: C+
Campus Food: C
Safety: A-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #43 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #116 of 1,332
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