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Colleges / Hampshire College

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

About Hampshire College

Hampshire College is a private, nonprofit institution in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. Hampshire College was founded in 1965 and enrolls 472 undergrads and no graduate students.

Hampshire College Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Hampshire College. In 2022, Hampshire College accepted 75% of applicants. Out of 1,337 applications received in 2022, 1,005 students were offered admission.

Hampshire College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 87%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional May require tests

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Hampshire College Campus Tours

Hampshire College is locatedin Amherst, Massachusetts,.

If you want to see Hampshire College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Amherst, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hampshire College and Amherst are like without leaving home.

College Info

893 West St. Amherst, MA 1002

Campus Setting: Small Town

Hampshire College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Hampshire College is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Hampshire College is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Hampshire College ACT Scores

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Hampshire College SAT Scores

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Hampshire College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$55,452

In State

$55,452

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$52,714
$52,714
Fees
$1,738
$1,738
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at Hampshire College is like? There are approximately 472 students enrolled at Hampshire College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 25% percent are from MA and 75% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

Unknown

Part Time

25%

In State

75%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

472

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$54,452

Out-of-State

$54,452

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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