4-Year School
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
1,268
Students
42,326
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
1448/2305
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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 |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| African Studies |
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| American Indian/Native American Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Asian Studies (South) |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| European Studies |
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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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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animal Behavior And Ethology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Entrepreneurship |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Linguistics |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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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 And Humanities Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Cognitive Science |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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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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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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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 |
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| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts Related |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,305
Applied
1,448
Accepted
1,268
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,458
Females Applied
954
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
847
Males Applied
494
Males Accepted
58%
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 1st | |
| Transfer | March 15th | April 15th |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
50,030
Fees
13,606
Room & board
8,520
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
42,326
Avg. Financial Aid Package
45,654
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
28,472
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,354
Avg. Loan Aid
12,652
Avg. Grant Aid
35,237
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
13%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,268
Total undergrad students
5%
International Students
78%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.94% |
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| Black or African American | 7.25% |
| White or Caucasian | 62.74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.08% |
| Asian | 2.31% |
| Two or more races | 6.45% |
| Other | 4.3% |
Gender
Male (36.75%)
Female (63.25%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 84% |
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
162
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 114
Part-time - 48
Male - 67
Female - 95