Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has become one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, enrolling some 1,800 talented, energetic and diverse young men and women. This section of the site provides a general introduction to the college.
AN INTRODUCTION TO AMHERST
- Find statistics and quick facts in Amherst at a Glance.
- Read the President’s Welcome.
- Learn more about the college in Amherst College Profile and theMission of Amherst College.
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THE CAMPUS
Amherst College is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of 35,000 people in the western part of the state. The college’s 1,000-acre campus is adjacent to downtown Amherst.- Find maps, directions and more in Visit Amherst.
- Take a virtual tour of campus, an audio-slideshow version of our walking tour.
- See the campus live—view our AmhCams!
- See multimedia views of campus, including 360° photos and more.