Hampshire College

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4 Year
Amherst, MA
3.7 6 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

844

Location Amherst, Massachusetts
Website hampshire.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

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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Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$58,896

Costs for Hampshire College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$58,896
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,738
Room and Board		$15,958
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,490
Total One Year Cost		$79,082

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Student 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 majors at Hampshire College are Visual and Performing Arts, Social Sciences, and English and Literature. 26% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 14% in Social Sciences, and 13% in English and Literature.