Hampshire College

Amherst, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Hampshire College

Hampshire College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Amherst, MA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 839 students. The acceptance rate is 75%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $46,938.

75%

Acceptance

$24,034

Net price

839

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

75%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,034

Average net price

$58,896

In-state tuition

$58,896

Out-of-state tuition

$15,958

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$74,195

Total cost of attendance

39%

Students receiving Pell grants

62%

Students with federal loans

$26,893

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,749

$30–48K

$15,251

$48–75K

$18,165

$75–110K

$25,447

$110K+

$37,221

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts41.7%

English8.3%

Social Sciences6.1%

Ethnic & Gender Studies6.1%

Computer Science4.5%

Psychology4.5%

Natural Resources3.8%

Biology3.0%

Communications3.0%

Education3.0%

After Graduation

$46,938

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$22,195

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,599

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

839

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

14%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

White

62%

Hispanic

13%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Campus