Amherst College is ranked 2nd (2012 U.S. News and World Report) among top liberal arts colleges and occupies a spacious 1,000-acre campus in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. The New England spirit is evident here. Surrounded by quiet, safe neighborhoods, within a short walk to town, Amherst offers ivy-covered dorms within easy walking distance to classrooms. Students love coming to Amherst College for the spectacular campus setting, the award winning Valentine dining hall and time on the Main Quadrangle - better known as "The Quad".

Fun Facts!

• Amherst is the oldest college in Massachusetts.
• Buildings on campus include the Robert Frost Library and Merrill Science Center.
• Amherst is Alma Mater to many notable people including: three Nobel Laureates, numerous Pulitzer Prize winners and a Chief Justice of the United States. Local attractions include the Beneski Museum of Natural History, Emily Dickinson Museum and a wildlife sanctuary.