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Private 4 Year

Hampshire College

Amherst, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

508
Hampshire College overview
Location Amherst, Massachusetts
Online hampshire.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Hampshire College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Hampshire College, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is part of the Five College Consortium alongside Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The rural 800-acre campus, established in 1970 as an experiment in alternative education, features modernist architecture and extensive environmental preservation areas. Hampshire operates on a distinctive academic model where students design their own programs of study, receive written evaluations instead of grades, and complete final projects rather than declaring traditional majors. The institution maintains a focus on interdisciplinary studies, with strong programs in film and media arts, environmental studies, and cognitive science. Students reside in one of five residential areas organized around the campus's central core, with first-year students typically living in centrally located Merrill and Dakin Houses.

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Applications Accepted

68.9% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,714
Costs for Hampshire College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,738
Room and Board $14,432
Budget for Other Expenses$1,490
Total One Year Cost$71,374

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Hampshire College students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 26%
Social Sciences 14%
English and Literature 13%
General Studies 7%
Ethnic Studies 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166018 IPEDS survey data for Hampshire College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024