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Private 4 Year

Hampshire College Admission Requirements

Amherst, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Hampshire College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

68.9%
Admission Difficulty for Hampshire College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hampshire College is 68.9%.  Its admission rate is the 29th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hampshire College and can you get accepted?

Hampshire College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,440 out of the 2,090 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hampshire College?

69% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hampshire College you should:

  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Hampshire College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Hampshire College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Hampshire College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Hampshire College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Hampshire College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Hampshire College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Hampshire College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Hampshire College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Hampshire College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

51% of Hampshire College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hampshire College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24%
Top 25% of class 51%
Top 50% of class 79%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Hampshire College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,196 720 2,090
Accepted 843 438 1,440
Acceptance Rate 70% 61% 69%
Enrolled 113 69 228
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 16% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

55

Applicants have 55 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hampshire College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hampshire College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hampshire College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hampshire College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Hampshire College often consider these colleges

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

Last updated February 24, 2024