Hampshire College
Liberal arts college · Amherst, MA · 839 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$23,030
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$77,250
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
58%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hampshire College?
Hampshire College accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Hampshire College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hampshire College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hampshire College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $77,250 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,030 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $61,124 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$61,124
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$61,124
- Room & board$16,628
- Total cost of attendance$77,250
- Average net price after grants$23,030
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, English, Ethnic & Gender Studies, Social Sciences.
Hampshire College FAQ
- What is Hampshire College's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- Is Hampshire College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hampshire College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hampshire College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hampshire College cost?
- About $77,250 a year before aid; $23,030 on average after grants.
- What is Hampshire College's FAFSA school code?
- 004661. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hampshire College receives your information.
- What is Hampshire College's graduation rate?
- 58% of students finish within six years.
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