dreamschoolMy plan

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website

Hampshire College campus
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
Admission rate
75%
Accessible
Average net price
$23,030
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings
$47,422
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Hampshire College is a private nonprofit college in Amherst, MA with 839 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,030 per year ($15,411 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,422 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
75%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,216
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,559
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

What Hampshire College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$77,250
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$61,124

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$15,411
  • $30–48k$42,637
  • $48–75k$12,525
  • $75–110k$16,577
  • $110k+$20,625

Get a personal estimate with Hampshire College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention
78%
Median earnings
$47,422
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$22,869
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
839
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
44%
  • White62%
  • Hispanic13%
  • Black7%
  • Asian2%

Hampshire College FAQ

What is Hampshire College's acceptance rate?+

Hampshire College admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Hampshire College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Hampshire College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,216 students applied to Hampshire College and 1,559 were admitted; 259 enrolled.

Does Hampshire College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Hampshire College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Hampshire College require an essay?+

Hampshire College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Hampshire College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $77,250 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,030.

What is Hampshire College's graduation rate?+

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Similar colleges

Closest in selectivity and size

Colleges near Amherst