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Amherst College
  • 4 Year
  • AMHERST, MA
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Amherst College
#12 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • AMHERST, MA
  • 323 reviews
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    Students at Amherst College

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 26 responses
    • Academic, passionate, open-minded
      73%
    • Critical thinker, disciplined, loving
      8%
    • Far left wing entitlement liberal
      8%
    • Rich kids
      8%
    • Nerdy
      4%
    Female Undergrads
    51%
    Male Undergrads
    49%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      10%
    • Out-of-State
      78%
    • International
      12%
    • Unknown
      1%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      42%
    • 20-21
      43%
    • 22-24
      12%
    • Over 25
      1%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      33%
    • $30k-$48k
      15%
    • $49k-$75k
      15%
    • $76k-$110k
      9%
    • $110k+
      27%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    100%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in race, ethnicity and cultural background. 16 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in international students. 16 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      10%
    • Asian
      15%
    • Hispanic
      15%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      10%
    • Multiracial
      7%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      39%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    How would you describe your personal political beliefs?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Very conservative
      9%
    • Moderate
      45%
    • Liberal
      9%
    • Very liberal
      27%
    • I don't care about politics
      9%
    Poll
    How would you describe the political beliefs of the campus as a whole?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Very conservative
      18%
    • Conservative
      9%
    • Liberal
      27%
    • Very liberal
      36%
    • Not sure
      9%
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