A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hampshire College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 67% more female students than male students enrolled at Hampshire College with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hampshire College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
190
|
| Women |
318
|
Hampshire College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 73% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
27%
|
| Out of State |
68%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
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