Hampshire College
Hampshire College is a private university in Amherst, Massachusetts, enrolling about 839 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 75.28% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,938 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $58,896
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,034 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.28% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 839 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.26%
Hampshire College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hampshire College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hampshire College?
Hampshire College is located in Amherst, MA (ZIP 01002-5001).
Is Hampshire College public or private?
Hampshire College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Hampshire College cost?
Published tuition: $58,896.
Average net price after aid: $24,034.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,749 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,251 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,165 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,447 |
| $110,001+ | $37,221 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $235,584.
How hard is it to get into Hampshire College?
Admission rate: 75.28%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Hampshire College?
Total enrollment: 839 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hampshire College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.26%.
First-year retention: 78.4%.
What do graduates of Hampshire College earn?
Median earnings: $22,195 six years after entry; $46,938 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,893.
39.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hampshire College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (84 completions)
- CIP 500701 (12 completions)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (11 completions)
- CIP 500301 (6 completions)
- General Psychology (4 completions)
- CIP 500411 (4 completions)
- CIP 500699 (4 completions)
- CIP 050102 (3 completions)
- CIP 260202 (3 completions)
- CIP 400501 (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hampshire College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.28%; completion rate 54.26%; median earnings $46,938 at 10 years; net price $24,034. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$58,896
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hampshire College was $58,896.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,034
2024 Value
In 2024 Hampshire College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,034.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$96,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,034 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$235,584 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Hampshire College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hampshire College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hampshire College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $46,625 | $46,625 | $32,520 |
| 2014 | $48,065 | $48,065 | $31,301 |
| 2015 | $49,048 | $49,048 | $32,117 |
| 2016 | $50,238 | $50,238 | $28,604 |
| 2017 | $51,608 | $51,608 | $29,416 |
| 2018 | $51,668 | $51,668 | $28,173 |
| 2019 | $52,068 | $52,068 | $30,080 |
| 2020 | $51,768 | $51,768 | $19,854 |
| 2021 | $52,738 | $52,738 | $27,461 |
| 2022 | $54,452 | $54,452 | $21,835 |
| 2023 | $56,630 | $56,630 | $25,810 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.28% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hampshire College in 2024 is 839 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.84% 100% Completion Time
54.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.84% of students graduating from Hampshire College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hampshire College.
Return on Investment
$26,893 Median Student Debt
$46,938 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
388.25% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hampshire College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 50.0701: 12 completions
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education: 11 completions
CIP 50.0301: 6 completions
General Psychology: 4 completions
CIP 50.0411: 4 completions
CIP 50.0699: 4 completions
CIP 05.0102: 3 completions
CIP 26.0202: 3 completions
CIP 40.0501: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 84 completions
Most popular programs at Hampshire College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hampshire College graduates.
About
Hampshire College is a private non-profit institution located in Amherst, MA, offering 37 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 839 students. The admission rate is 75.28%. The institution maintains a 54.26% graduation rate. Approximately 39.33% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Amherst, MA 01002-5001
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Hampshire College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Hampshire College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $58,896 and average net price is $24,034 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Hampshire College?
The admission rate is 75.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Hampshire College earn?
Median earnings are $22,195 six years after entry and $46,938 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hampshire College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hampshire College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,893.
How big is Hampshire College?
Total enrollment is about 839 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Hampshire College public or private?
Hampshire College is a private nonprofit institution located in Amherst, MA.
Is Hampshire College an HBCU?
No. Hampshire College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hampshire College a tribal college?
No. Hampshire College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hampshire College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hampshire College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is Hampshire College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hampshire College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.