- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $27,556 a year (2022–23)
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Hampshire College reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hampshire College reviews each application.
Hampshire College GPA requirements
Hampshire College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hampshire College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hampshire College acceptance rate
Hampshire College admitted 1,605 of 2,132 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hampshire College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Amherst, Massachusetts, with 844 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Hampshire College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Hampshire College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Hampshire College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,556 a year at Hampshire College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Hampshire College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Hampshire College admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Hampshire College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Hampshire College admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Hampshire College?
Hampshire College's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,605 of 2,132 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Hampshire College?
Hampshire College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Hampshire College?
It's one factor among several: Hampshire College requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Hampshire College test optional?
Check Hampshire College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hampshire College was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Hampshire College ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Hampshire College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Hampshire College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,556 a year at Hampshire College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Hampshire College if a parent went there?
Yes. Hampshire College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Hampshire College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Hampshire College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Hampshire College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hampshire CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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