Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,559 |
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| Declined | 657 |
| Total Received | 2,216 |
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Founded in 1965, Hampshire College is a private, four-year liberal arts college known for its interdisciplinary approach to learning and its emphasis on independent study and project-based learning. It is located on an 800-acre campus in Amherst, Massachusetts—90 miles west of Boston.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 717 |
| Established in | 1965 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
800-acre campus in Amherst (population: 40,046), 20 miles from Springfield and 100 miles from Boston. Served by bus; major airport serves Windsor Locks, CT (40 miles); train serves Springfield. School operates transportation to consortium schools. Public transportation serves campus.
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA
01002-3359
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| Application fee | $0 |
|---|---|
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | November 15 |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | ACT only Not used SAT or ACT Not used |
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,559 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 657 |
| Total Received | 2,216 |
Recommendations
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
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$41,310
| Tuition | $56,630 |
| Housing | $8,946 |
| Food | $6,208 |
| Additional fees | $1,490 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $74,274 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $41,310 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $32,964 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,560,586 |
| State | $226,870 |
| Institutional | $16,285,078 |
| Other external | $634,361 |
| Total | $18,706,895 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $48,952 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $2,659,555 |
| Other external | $536,377 |
| Total | $3,244,884 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 413 559-5484
F: 413 559-5631
finaid@hampshire.edu
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equestrian sports, ultimate Frisbee
equestrian sports, ultimate Frisbee
basketball, Contra dance collective, dance
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| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects |
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| Business Administration and Management, General |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology |
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| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other |
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| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design |
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| Zoology/Animal Biology |
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72
Transfer applicants enrolled
10%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 12 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Japan Nepal Pakistan |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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