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Hampshire College

Amherst, MA

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Overview

Hampshire College is a 4-year institution located in Amherst, MA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 893 West St.
Amherst, MA  1002
United States
Contact Email: admissions@hampshire.edu
Phone: 413-549-4600

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
Agriculture, General Checkmark
Food Science Checkmark
Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African Studies Checkmark
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American Indian/native American Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
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East Asian Studies Checkmark
Ethnic Studies Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other Checkmark
European Studies/civilization Checkmark
Gay/lesbian Studies Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Near And Middle Eastern Studies Checkmark
South Asian Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Animal Behavior And Ethology Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Neurobiology And Anatomy Checkmark
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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History Associate Bachelors
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Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology Checkmark
Cognitive Science, General Checkmark
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis Checkmark
International/globalization Studies Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Studies Checkmark
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
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Sports Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology Checkmark
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Dance, General Checkmark
Design And Applied Arts, Other Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other Checkmark
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other Checkmark
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,090
Applied
1,440
Accepted
459
Enrolled
69%
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Female Admissions

1,196
Females Applied
843
Females Accepted
70%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

720
Males Applied
438
Males Accepted
61%
Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 15th April 1st
Early decision plan November 15th December 15th
Other early decision plan December 1st February 15th
Transfer April 1st April 15th

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

54,892
Private
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Fees

1,738
Full-time student fees
15,154
Room & board
8,946
Room only

Financial Aid

47,990
Avg. Financial Aid Package
49,792
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
49,206
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,210
Avg. Loan Aid
28,778
Avg. Grant Aid
44,177
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
85.11%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

459
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
74%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 14.65%
Black or African American 7.33%
White or Caucasian 56.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 1.58%
Two or more races 8.12%
Other 4.55%

Gender

Male (37.91%)
Female (51.42%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 90%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
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Campus events:
Spring Jam, Hampshire Halloween and Family and Friends Weekend

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
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Women's center Checkmark
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Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Red Scare Frisbee, Queer Community Alliance, Excalibur (fantasy/role playing), Sports Coop and Circus Folks Unite

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Checkmark No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark Checkmark No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark Checkmark No
Fencing No Checkmark No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Checkmark No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark Checkmark No

Faculty

54
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 52
Part-time - 2
Male - 24
Female - 30
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