Amherst College
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Global #1259
United States of America #295
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1821
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 1,745 students
- Faculty
- 443
- Endowment
- $2.6B
- Website
- https://www.amherst.edu/
About
Amherst College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1821. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 1,745 students, an endowment of $2.6B, a member of Hidden Ivies.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1259 · Ranked | 73.85 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
251
h-index
622,315
Citations
14,123
Publications
7,646
i10-index
2.01
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
Amherst College is ranked #1,259 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #295 position.
Amherst College was founded in 1821, making it 205 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United States of America.
Amherst College has a student body of approximately 1,745 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.
Amherst College has produced 14,123 research publications with 622,315 total citations and an h-index of 251, according to OpenAlex data.
Amherst College has an endowment of approximately $2.6B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.