Hampshire College
Amherst, Massachusetts · Private
Hampshire College admitted 75% of 1,337 applicants (Common Data Set 2021-2022). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 57% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2021-2022, so some numbers may be out of date.
Your chances at Hampshire College
Enter a score to see whether Hampshire College is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (75%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 87% (13 of 15), compared with 75% for all applicants.
Hampshire College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
10 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 8 took it, and 8 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Hampshire College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Essay
- Character
Important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Race or ethnicity
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $74,274 a year. After grants, students paid $27,556 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hampshire College’s acceptance rate?
Hampshire College admitted 75% of applicants: 1,005 of 1,337 (Common Data Set 2021-2022).
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