Hampshire College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,180
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Hampshire College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Hampshire College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Hampshire College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Hampshire College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Hampshire College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hampshire College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,738

Cost of attendance at Hampshire College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,738

Cost of attendance at Hampshire College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hampshire College received on average $36,653 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,653

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	26	39%	$4,527	$117,704
Other Federal Grant	66	99%	$3,918	$258,589
State Grant/Scholarships	13	19%	$2,723	$35,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	67	100%	$32,265	$2,161,732
Total Grant & Scholarships	67	100%	$36,653	$2,455,721

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hampshire College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hampshire College students is 62.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.7%.

62.4%

asian 66.7% 6 students
African American 53.8% 7 students
white 62.2% 148 students
unknown 50.0% 4 students
hispanic 57.1% 28 students
International Students 76.0% 19 students
Mixed Race 67.9% 19 students

Athletic Associations

National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Hampshire College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Hampshire College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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