Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
75.3%
Acceptance Rate
$58,896
Avg Cost (In-State)
$58,896
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
55.9%
Graduation Rate
839
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Free
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay plus Hampshire-specific questions about academic interests and what draws you to Hampshire
Note: Portfolio of work or graded analytical paper required; transcript with narrative evaluations preferred
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$38,656
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$49,063
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $21,113 | $36,508 | 341 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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