Amherst College
Academics
- Graduation Rate92%
- Majors Available39
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio6:1
- Retention Rate97%
AP Credit Policy
The link below shows what placement these courses give
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
No
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 5 | Not available | BIOL 191 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | MATH 111 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Not available | MATH 111 |
| Chemistry | 4 | Not available | CHEM 151 |
| Statistics | 4 | Not available | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Architectural History and Criticism, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
B
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
L
- Latin American Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Russian Language and Literature
S
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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