Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Amherst College — editorial overview (Amherst, MA)
Located in the rolling Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, Amherst College might be the perfect example of a small, residential college in a quaint New England town. Founded over 200 years ago, Amherst delivers a world-class liberal arts education. Students enjoy the "o...
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