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Hampshire College Science & Tech Programs

Hampshire College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Amherst, MA. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Hampshire College?

Get in touch with Hampshire College can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	893 West St, Amherst, MA 01002-5001
Phone:	4135494600
Website:	www.hampshire.edu/
Admissions:	www.hampshire.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.hampshire.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-office

How Do I Get Into Hampshire College?

You can apply to Hampshire College online at: www.hampshire.edu/admissions/apply-to-hampshire

Hampshire College is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Hampshire College

These are the things Hampshire College requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Hampshire College?

Hampshire College maintains an acceptance rate of 75%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Hampshire College vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	763	469	62%
Women	1,039	823	79%

Can I Afford Hampshire College?

The average net price after aid at Hampshire College is $25,810. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$57,158
In-State Fees	$1,738
Out-of-State Tuition	$57,158
Out-of-State Fees	$1,738
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,896
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,896

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 36% of students at Hampshire College receive some form of financial aid (259 students).

About 100% of students at Hampshire College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $45,325 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,587.

Student Loan Debt

62% of Hampshire College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,797 per year.

Hampshire College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 716 undergraduate students at Hampshire College, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hampshire College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	51
Hispanic	92
White	442
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	40
Non-Resident	40

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Hampshire College are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	79
New York	30
Connecticut	15
California	14
Vermont	8

Additionally, approximately 5.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Hampshire College

Hampshire College offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

Science & Tech Programs at Hampshire College

The following science & tech majors are available at Hampshire College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Hampshire College

Hampshire College offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Hampshire College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.