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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 St.
Amherst, MA 1002
United States
Amherst, MA 1002
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
1,337
Applied
1,005
Accepted
472
Enrolled
Female Admissions
789
Females Applied
635
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
548
Males Applied
370
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | School report and college counselor recommendation |
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 | April 1st | April 15th |
Financial Aid
46,818
Avg. Financial Aid Package
52,309
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
39,833
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,625
Avg. Loan Aid
19,953
Avg. Grant Aid
41,986
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84.6%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
472
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.18% |
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| Black or African American | 7.96% |
| White or Caucasian | 59.35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
| Asian | 3.23% |
| Two or more races | 6.45% |
| Other | 5.38% |
Gender
Male (38.14%)
Female (61.86%)
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 | 90% |
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
56
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 35
Part-time - 21
Male - 22
Female - 34
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