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Hampshire College

Amherst, Massachusetts 01002-5001

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Hampshire College is a private rural institution in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 716 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,938 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,810.

Established
1965
Motto
"Non satis scire"
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)

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70%Acceptance
SAT Avg
716Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$46,938Earnings 10yr
$25,810Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hampshire College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,630
Room & Board$15,154
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$71,224
Average Net Price$25,810
Median Debt at Graduation$26,893
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,636
$30–48K$15,008
$48–75K$22,586
$75–110K$26,760
$110K+$35,849

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,810

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
716
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 7%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.2%
Freshman Retention75.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$22,195
8 Years$34,148
10 Years$46,938

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,500
Men
$45,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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