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Hampshire College
Most applicants get into Hampshire College — 75.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Hampshire College anchors the college town of Amherst, MA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 5.1% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $121,020 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 839 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Hampshire College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Hampshire College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 75.3% who got into Hampshire College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hampshire College received 2,216 applications and admitted 1,559 (70.4%), with 259 enrolling.
How Hampshire College compares
| Hampshire College | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.3% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $58,896 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,938 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Hampshire College's median earnings are $46,938 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $58,896 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Hampshire College lists tuition at $58,896 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Hampshire College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $58,896 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 839 undergraduates, Hampshire College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
54.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Hampshire College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Hampshire College?
Hampshire College doesn't look at test scores; its 75.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Hampshire College's acceptance rate?
70.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,559 admitted from 2,216 applicants.
How much does Hampshire College cost?
At Hampshire College, published tuition is $58,896 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hampshire College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hampshire College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,938 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology — 79.6% admitted
- Gordon College — 69.2% admitted
- Framingham State University — 83.6% admitted
- Fisher College — 70.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.