Founded in 1821, Amherst College (amherst.edu), located in Amherst, Massachusetts, enrolls about 1,700 talented young men and women each year. Regarded as one of the most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the U.S., Amherst awards bachelor's degrees in 36 majors. Major areas of study include computer science, religion, theatre and Spanish. The college's athletic teams compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Williams (williams.edu) is a private, liberal arts college and one of the oldest educational institutions in the U.S. It is situated in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Williams was set up in 1793, using the funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. It admits U.S. students with no consideration about their financial capability, and also offers financial aid to international students. Humanities, sciences and social sciences form the three academic divisions of the college. There are 25 departments in all, with 36 majors, and other special programs.
Wesleyan University (wesleyan.edu) in Connecticut attracts students from all over the world. The university offers over 40 academic areas. Though Wesleyan does not offer minor programs, students can opt for a double major, a triple major or a customized major program. The curriculum offered at Wesleyan is a self-directed one; students develop their own syllabus based on their interests, with support from the faculty.
Tufts University (tufts.edu) is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university offers undergraduate programs in areas such as engineering, English, art history, computer science and biology. Master's, doctoral and graduate certificate programs are also available. Tufts offers study abroad programs. Tufts fields men's and women's athletic teams and competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.