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Hampshire College Admission Overview

Hampshire College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Hampshire College admitted 75.3% of applicants. Hampshire College is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hampshire College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.3%

Admission Standards

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Acceptance Rate

The Hampshire College acceptance rate is 75.3%. Last year, 1,605 of 2,132 applicants were admitted. That is the 36th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

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

Hampshire College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hampshire College GPA

Hampshire College considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Hampshire College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,039 763 2,132
Accepted 823 469 1,605
Acceptance Rate 79% 61% 75%
Enrolled 91 66 231
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 14% 14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Hampshire College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Hampshire College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Hampshire College is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.3% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166018.

GPA calculator: Hampshire College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026