Hampshire College
Hampshire College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Amherst, MA. It enrolls about 717 students and admits roughly 70% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Amherst, MA 01002 |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Enrollment | 717 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,216 / 1,559 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $56,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $56,630 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 57% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Campus setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Website | www.hampshire.edu/ |
| Phone | 4135494600 |
Admissions
About 2,216 students applied and 1,559 were admitted. Of those admitted, 259 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $56,630 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 325 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 57% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Hampshire College is in Amherst, MA, Hampshire County. Its coordinates are 42.3259, -72.5315.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Hampshire College?
About 70% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,216 applicants.
How much does Hampshire College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $56,630 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Hampshire College?
About 717 students are enrolled.