Amherst College

Amherst College is a private educational institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1821 by Zephaniah Swift Moore. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and affiliated with several organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Five College Consortium, the 568 Group, and the National Athletic Association.

Amherst College operates within the education industry, specifically focusing on higher education and university offerings. Additionally, the college features a planetarium. As an organization and educational institute, Amherst College's motto is "Terras Irradient".

The college has been granted one patent and owns two subsidiaries: the Amherst College Glee Club and the Amherst College Route 9 Acapella Group.