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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Julie Richardson
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Admissions Office
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
Phone
413-559-5471
Email
admissions@hampshire.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Bridge Cafe
Bookstore
Library
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Liebling Center - Film/Photo
Bookstore
Library
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Liebling Center - Film/Photo
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Emily Dickinson Museum
Northampton (shopping & dining)
Amherst (shopping & dining)
Atkins Farm
The other 4 colleges in the consortium
Northampton (shopping & dining)
Amherst (shopping & dining)
Atkins Farm
The other 4 colleges in the consortium
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
9:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Spring semester only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bradley International Airport near Hartford, CT is 45 miles from campus. Peter Pan buses (413-253-1350), Valley Transporter limousines (800-872-8752), rental cars, and taxis are available for the trip from the airport to campus. Amtrak trains provide regular service from New York City to Springfield, MA. Greyhound buses serve Springfield hourly from Boston and New York. Buses also run hourly from Springfield to Amherst. The free Five College Bus Service is available for the trip from Amherst to Hampshire's campus, or call City Transportation (413-247-9000) for a taxi.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the south, take I-91 to Exit 19 (Northampton). Take Rte. 9 E. for 7 miles. In the town of Amherst, turn right onto Rte. 116 S. and proceed 3 miles to the campus. From the east or west, take I-90 (Massachusetts Tpke.) to Exit 4. Take I-91 N. to Exit 19 (Northampton). Take Rte. 9 E. for 7 miles to Amherst; then turn right onto Rte. 116 S. for 3 miles to campus. From the north, take I-91 S. to Exit 25 (Amherst). Take Rte. 116 S. to campus.
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Overview
Applicants: 2,305
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Early Decision II — January 1
Early Action — December 1
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Application Essay
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10.6:1
Total Faculty
158
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agriculture, General.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
African-American/Black Studies.
American Indian/Native American Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
East Asian Studies.
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
European Studies/Civilization.
Gay/Lesbian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
South Asian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Linguistics.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cognitive Science.
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other.
Chemistry.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Physics.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other.
Fine and Studio Arts.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ken Burns
documentary filmmaker
Liev Schreiber
actor
Lucy McFadden
astronomer
Jon Krakauer
author
Jeff Sharlet
author
Alex Rivera
filmmaker
Justin Carven
inventor
Academic Rating
87/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 1
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$32,985
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$30,256
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,246
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$28,830
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$47,620
Required Fees
$1,380
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$850
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,500
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,950
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
93/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,268
Foreign Countries Represented
31
Demographics
2.31%
Asian
7.25%
Black
11.94%
Hispanic
62.74%
Caucasian
4.30%
Unknown
4.94%
International
63% female
37% male
78% are out of state
100% are full time
0% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
84%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
70/99
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Suburban
75/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
145
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Men's Sports ()
2 Sports
Basketball
Soccer
Soccer
Women's Sports ()
2 Sports
Basketball
Soccer
Soccer
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Sustainability
85/99
AASHE STARS® rating
GOLD
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
33%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple, Dell
