Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,440 |
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| Declined | 650 |
| Total Received | 2,090 |
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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 | 508 |
| 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 |
68%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 650 |
| Total Received | 2,090 |
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100%
$40,098
| Tuition | $56,630 |
| Housing | $8,946 |
| Food | $6,208 |
| Additional fees | $1,490 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $74,274 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $40,098 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $34,176 |
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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| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
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| Animal Behavior and Ethology |
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| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects |
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| Anthropology, General |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
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| Astronomy |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
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| Botany/Plant Biology |
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| Business Administration and Management, General |
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| Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology |
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| Cognitive Science, General |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| Computer Graphics |
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| Computer Science |
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| Creative Writing |
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| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis |
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| Dance, General |
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| Design and Applied Arts, Other |
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| Developmental and Child Psychology |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
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| Ecology |
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| Economics, General |
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| Education, General |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
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| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Evolutionary Biology |
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| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other |
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| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other |
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| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
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| Game and Interactive Media Design |
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| History, General |
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| Human Biology |
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| International Relations and Affairs |
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| International/Globalization Studies |
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| Jewish/Judaic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other |
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| Linguistics |
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| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Microbiology, General |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Music, General |
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| Neurobiology and Anatomy |
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| Outdoor Education |
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| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution |
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| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Physiology, General |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Health, General |
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| Public Health, Other |
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| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Sports Studies |
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| Urban Studies/Affairs |
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| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design |
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| Zoology/Animal Biology |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | 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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