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Hampshire College

country rank  439
world rank  1160

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University Overview

Founded in 1965, Hampshire College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Amherst (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Hampshire College (HC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Hampshire College (HC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hampshire College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Hampshire College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hampshire College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Hampshire College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym HC
Founded 1965
Motto Non Satis Scire
To Know is Not Enough
Colours Purple, blue, red, maroon and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address 893 West Street
Amherst
01002-5001 Massachusetts
United States
Hampshire College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hampshire College Phone Number (413) 549 4600
Hampshire College Fax Number (413) 559 5720
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Recognition and Accreditation

Hampshire College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hampshire College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Hampshire College's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Hampshire College you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Hampshire College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Hampshire College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hampshire College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hampshire College's academic range and degree level offering.



Hampshire College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Hampshire College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Hampshire College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hampshire College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hampshire College.



Hampshire College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Hampshire College's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Hampshire College Admission Info


Hampshire College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Hampshire College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Hampshire College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Hampshire College's Admission Office Admission Office

893 West Street
Amherst 01002-5001
(413) 559 5471
877 937 4267

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Hampshire College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Hampshire College Size and Profile


Hampshire College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Hampshire College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Hampshire College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Hampshire College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hampshire College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Hampshire College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Hampshire College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Hampshire College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Hampshire College Facilities


Hampshire College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hampshire College's Library
Hampshire College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 132,803 physical volumes, 11,948 physical media, 150,836 digital/electronic media and 147 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 11 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Hampshire College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Hampshire College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Hampshire College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,180 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Hampshire College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hampshire College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Hampshire College Services


Hampshire College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Hampshire College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Hampshire College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Hampshire College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Hampshire College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Hampshire College Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Hampshire College's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Hampshire College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hampshire College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Five College Consortium
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)


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