Hampshire College: Review & Facts

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Hampshire College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 510 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1965 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Hampshire College will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
90
Hampshire College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 90 majors. The most popular concentrations are English and Literature, Art, Film and Acting, Photography, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Hampshire College is relatively low at 67% (way below Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Hampshire College is average: 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Hampshire College is good -- 11:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, about $52,800 annually. The additional fees at Hampshire College (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,800, which comes to a total of $54,600 annually.

Read the details about Hampshire College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
69%
According to recent data, 2,090 applications were submitted and 1,440 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Hampshire College is $60.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Hampshire College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (413) 549-4600 or check Hampshire College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,500
High
Hampshire College provides study abroad programs.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Hampshire College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- around $8,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Hampshire College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hampshire College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hampshire College
893 West St
Amherst, Massachusetts
01002-5001, USA
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