Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Astronomy)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$76,800/Yr
$76,800 /Yr
- The Astronomy major is designed to introduce students to the computational techniques, statistical tools, instrumentation, and physical principles that underlie modern Astronomy.
- Computational and statistical techniques are introduced in the first course in the major sequence, ASTR 200 (Practical Astronomy), and further honed in ASTR 228 (Introductory Astrophysics) and ASTR 352 (Advanced Astrophysics). ASTR 228 and 352 also draw on physical principles introduced in the three course required physics sequence (PHYS 123, 124 and 225).
- A joint Five College Astronomy Department offers courses beyond those offered at Amherst.
- All required courses are taught at Amherst, but students are also encouraged to take elective courses at the four other institutions, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.
- As a result of this five college partnership, students can enjoy the benefits of a first-rate liberal arts education while maintaining association with a research department of international stature.
- Students may pursue independent theoretical and observational work in association with any member of the Five College Astronomy Department, either during the academic year or the summer term. The facilities of all five institutions are available to departmental majors.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Regular Decision Application Deadline | |
Regular Decision Scholarship Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $76800 (USD 76800) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Health Insurance | $2616 (USD 2616) |
Books and supply | $1000 (USD 1000) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $3000 (USD 3000) |
Other Fees | $460 (USD 460) |
Total Cost | $7076 (USD 7076) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $59890 (USD 59890) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent is required before enrolling at Amherst College.
- 3 Recommendations.
- Optional Standardized Test Results for the SAT or ACT
Indian Eligibility:
- For international applicants required to submit evidence of English language proficiency, requires the following test scores: TOEFL, IELTS.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Microsoft Tuition Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
WU Foundation Global 52 Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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