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Overview
Hampshire College is a 4-year institution located in Amherst, MA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
United States
Amherst, MA 01002
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agriculture, General |
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| Food Science |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African Studies |
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| African-american/black Studies |
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| American Indian/native American Studies |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Asian Studies/civilization |
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| East Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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| European Studies/civilization |
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| Gay/lesbian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| South Asian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animal Behavior And Ethology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Neurobiology And Anatomy |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| Linguistics |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health, Other |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Cognitive Science, General |
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| Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Natural Resources/conservation, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Outdoor Education |
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| Sports Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/judaic Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry, General |
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| Physical Sciences, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Developmental And Child Psychology |
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| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance, General |
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| Design And Applied Arts, Other |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other |
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| Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,202
Applied
707
Accepted
522
Enrolled
Female Admissions
713
Females Applied
473
Females Accepted
66%
Male Admissions
489
Males Applied
234
Males Accepted
48%
Applying
0
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | February 15th | |
| Transfer | March 15th | April 15th |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
51,000
Private
Fees
2,098
Full-time student fees
14,432
Room & board
Financial Aid
42,614
Avg. Financial Aid Package
44,382
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,017
Avg. Loan Aid
13,832
Avg. Grant Aid
37,562
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
522
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
76%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.99% |
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| Black or African American | 7.74% |
| White or Caucasian | 60.74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.39% |
| Asian | 3.09% |
| Two or more races | 5.61% |
| Other | 6% |
Gender
Male (38.31%)
Female (61.69%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 80% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Jam, Hampshire Halloween and Family and Friends Weekend
Spring Jam, Hampshire Halloween and Family and Friends Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Red Scare Frisbee, Queer Community Alliance, Excalibur (fantasy/role playing), Sports Coop and Circus Folks Unite
Red Scare Frisbee, Queer Community Alliance, Excalibur (fantasy/role playing), Sports Coop and Circus Folks Unite
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
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No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
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No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
Faculty
57
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 38
Part-time - 19
Male - 24
Female - 33
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