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Total Enrollment 1,463
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Hampshire College

http://www.hampshire.edu
893 West St, Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5001
(413) 549-4600

Education at Hampshire College prepares students to understand and participate responsibly in a complex world. Through its actions and policies, the college sets an example of the responsible and creative behavior it expects of its students. As a liberal arts college, Hampshire helps students develop confidence in their intellect, creativity, and values. It encourages their desire to be lifelong learners and their capacity to advance the cause of social justice and the well-being of others. The college fosters these attitudes through a multidisciplinary, multicultural curriculum; self-initiated, individual programs of study negotiated with faculty mentors; students' active participation in original research; ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Fringe
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Hampshire College, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 73.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $20,912), and 58% receive loans ($4,357 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,433.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Hampshire College is $28,794 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,515 people applied to Hampshire College. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (58.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 24.0% accepted (24.0% male and 23.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     18.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     87.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     57.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     71.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     64.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline jan 1st
Admissions Office Phone 413.559.5471
Admissions Office Email admissions@hampshire.edu
Admissions Office Address Admissions Office Hampshire College 893 West Street Amherst, MA 01002
Admissions Website http://www.hampshire.edu/admissions/admissions_office.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.hampshire.edu/admissions/11845.htm

In order to be accepted to Hampshire College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Hampshire College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 710
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 700
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
 
Hampshire College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 7
Agriculture, General 7
Architecture and related services 4
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 4
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 28
African Studies 0
African-American/Black Studies 0
American Indian/Native American Studies 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 4
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 15
East Asian Studies 0
European Studies/Civilization 0
Gay/Lesbian Studies 0
Latin American Studies 3
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 0
South Asian Studies 0
Women's Studies 6
Biological and biomedical sciences 12
Animal Behavior and Ethology 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 6
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 6
Communication, journalism, and related programs 2
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer Science 5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 4
Education 9
Education, General 9
English language and literature/letters 32
Creative Writing 19
English Language and Literature, General 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Linguistics 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 12
Public Health, Other 12
History 3
History, General 3
Legal professions and studies 2
Legal Studies, General 2
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 13
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology 0
Cognitive Science 3
International/Global Studies 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
Natural resources and conservation 5
Environmental Studies 5
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 7
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical Sciences 1
Astronomy 1
Chemistry, General 5
Physics, General 2
Psychology 7
Psychology, General 7
Public administration and social service professions 4
Public Policy Analysis 4
Social sciences 30
Anthropology 10
Economics, General 3
International Relations and Affairs 2
Political Science and Government, General 5
Sociology 3
Urban Studies/Affairs 7
Visual and performing arts 93
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
Dance, General 8
Design and Applied Arts, Other 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 21
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 37
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 17
Music, General 6
 
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