Hampshire College

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

Contact Email: admissions@hampshire.edu
Phone: 413-549-4600

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
African Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies (East)
Asian Studies (South)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
European Studies
Gay/lesbian Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal Behavior And Ethology
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Entrepreneurship
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistics
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health Related
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Cognitive Science
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Design And Applied Arts Related
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/video And Photographic Arts Related
Fine Arts Related
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,291

Applied

1,440

Accepted

1,191

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,492

Females Applied

962

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

799

Males Applied

478

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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

1,978

Full-time student fees

13,606

Room & board

8,520

Room only

Financial Aid

44,032

Avg. Financial Aid Package

44,452

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,549

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,482

Avg. Loan Aid

12,368

Avg. Grant Aid

37,225

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

93%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,191

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

78%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.57%
Black or African American	7.83%
White or Caucasian	61.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	2.89%
Two or more races	5.7%
Other	5.02%

Gender

Male (38.37%)

Female (61.63%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	85%

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

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

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
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No

Faculty

145

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 108

Part-time - 37

Male - 65

Female - 80

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