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Hampshire College
Hampshire College
AMHERST, MA . 4 Year 3.7
#2024 in Best Colleges in America
893 WEST ST AMHERST, MA 01002

Overview

Hampshire College, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a private liberal arts college known for its innovative, student-centered approach. It emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, allowing students to design their own academic paths without traditional majors or GPAs. The college offers a supportive community, small class sizes, and a focus on critical thinking and creativity.

Rankings

  • 161

    #161 in Best Colleges for English in America

  • 2

    #2 78 in Best Colleges for Art in America

  • 269

    #269 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for English in America 161 of 901
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 269 of 1,517
  • Best Colleges for Art in America 278 of 736

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • C Value
  • ADiversity
  • C Campus
  • D Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • BLocation
  • B Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Creative Writing
    33 Graduates
  • Arts
    20 Graduates
  • Cinematography and Video Production
    14 Graduates
  • Sociology
    10 Graduates
  • Anthropology
    9 Graduates
  • Education
    9 Graduates
  • Game Design and Interactive Media
    8 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    7 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    7 Graduates
  • Minority and Ethnic Studies
    7 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 15
    Application Deadline
  • 75%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $36,653
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    62%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    86%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    775 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    39%
  • Varsity Athletes
    11%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Yankee Small College Conference
  • Athletic Division
    USCAA

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