Hampshire College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2206 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #621 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #566 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #3 of 3 | In Amherst |
| #829 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 844
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.hampshire.edu
Hampshire College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hampshire College has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 61% | 79% |
| Applicants | 2,132 | 763 | 1,039 |
| Admissions | 1,605 | 469 | 823 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 231 | 66 | 91 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 522 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 109 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 61 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (5%) |
| Asian | 18 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hampshire College is $27,895 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,749 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,251 |
| $48-75K | $18,165 |
| $75-110K | $25,447 |
| $110K+ | $37,221 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,158 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,158 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,158 |
| Fee in-district | $1,738 |
| Fee in-state | $1,738 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,738 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,180 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,928 |
| Room charge | $9,364 |
| Meal charge | $6,564 |
Hampshire College majors
Hampshire College has granted 84 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hampshire College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 11 |
| Dance, General | 6 |
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 4 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 4 |
| Psychology, General | 4 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 2 |
| Ecology | 2 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 2 |
| Public Health, Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, General | 1 |
| Architecture | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 |
| Gay & Lesbian Studies | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 1 |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 1 |
| Grand Total | 84 |
Hampshire College has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 53% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hampshire College has published 1,751 scientific papers with 58,235 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19 | 195 |
| 1994 | 24 | 233 |
| 1995 | 26 | 252 |
| 1996 | 22 | 237 |
| 1997 | 27 | 303 |
| 1998 | 26 | 327 |
| 1999 | 25 | 337 |
| 2000 | 34 | 436 |
| 2001 | 16 | 470 |
| 2002 | 30 | 714 |
| 2003 | 44 | 790 |
| 2004 | 33 | 737 |
| 2005 | 31 | 856 |
| 2006 | 34 | 970 |
| 2007 | 43 | 984 |
| 2008 | 45 | 1084 |
| 2009 | 45 | 1240 |
| 2010 | 56 | 1326 |
| 2011 | 65 | 1462 |
| 2012 | 49 | 1690 |
| 2013 | 58 | 1787 |
| 2014 | 72 | 2029 |
| 2015 | 54 | 2060 |
| 2016 | 69 | 2792 |
| 2017 | 57 | 3086 |
| 2018 | 72 | 3578 |
| 2019 | 75 | 4143 |
| 2020 | 44 | 4111 |
| 2021 | 34 | 4074 |
| 2022 | 37 | 3872 |
| 2023 | 33 | 3831 |
| 2024 | 18 | 3271 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2956 |
Hampshire College alumni
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Liev Schreiber
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actoractortelevision actorwriter
- Biography
-
Isaac Liev Schreiber is an American actor. He has received accolades including a Tony Award as well as nominations for nine Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
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Lupita Nyong'o
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
-
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o is an actress who has received various accolades, including an Actor Award, an Academy Award and a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award.
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Elliott Smith
- Occupations
- singerguitaristwritercomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Steven Paul Smith, known as Elliott Smith, was an American musician and singer-songwriter. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he gained popularity. Smith's primary instrument was the guitar, though he also played piano, clarinet, bass guitar, drums, and harmonica. He had a distinctive vocal style characterized by his "whispery, spiderweb-thin delivery", and he often used multi-tracking to create vocal layers, textures, and harmonies that were usually fingerpicked and recorded with tape.
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Ken Burns
- Enrolled in Hampshire College
- 1971-1975 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in film studies and design
- Occupations
- film producermanufacturerfilm directorcinematographeractor
- Biography
-
Kenneth Lauren Burns is an American filmmaker known for his documentary films and television series, many of which chronicle United States history and culture. His work is often produced in association with WETA-TV or the National Endowment for the Humanities and distributed by PBS. Burns lives in the small town of Walpole, New Hampshire.
General info
| Alternative names | HC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Motto | Non Satis Scire To Know is Not Enough |
| Colors | purple, blue, red, maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 242 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 893 West St Amherst, Massachusetts, 01002-5001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |
| Phone | 4135494600 |