64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,511 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 836 |
| Total Received | 2,347 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Adelphi University | Garden City, NY |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA |
| Marist College | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY |
| SAT | 3447 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1842 |
Hampshire, founded in 1965, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 800-acre campus is located in Amherst, 90 miles west of Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,321 |
| Established in | 1965 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
800-acre campus in Amherst (population: 37,819), 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
| Application fee | $60
(waived if filed online) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
November 15 (priority 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 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Not used |
64%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,511 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 836 |
| Total Received | 2,347 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Meredith Twombly
Dean of Enrollment and Retention
P: 877 937-4267
F: 413 559-5631
admissions@hampshire.edu
| Tuition | $50,030 |
| Room | $8,520 |
| Board | $5,086 |
| Additional fees | $1,938 |
| Books & supplies | $850 |
| Total | $66,424 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $42,326 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,098 |
93%
$42,326
Need-based
| Federal | $2,049,143 |
| State | $330,776 |
| Institutional | $25,859,281 |
| Other external | $605,319 |
| Total | $28,844,519 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $67,580 |
| State | $13,423 |
| Institutional | $4,894,695 |
| Other external | $739,101 |
| Total | $5,714,799 |
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100%
Not reported
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Not reported
67%
Transfer applicants accepted
39%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
3
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 25 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Nepal Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Christina Rizleris
Associate Director of Admissions & Coordinator of International Recruitment
413 559-5471
crizleris@hampshire.edu
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