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Tight-knitRural
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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)
Campus Visits
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70%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
716Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$46,938Earnings 10yr
$25,810Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.3%
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
4200.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
132Very High
Estimated from MA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
75 mi(130 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
135 mi(234 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
214 mi(371 min)