Hampshire College, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Hampshire College Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity58
Retention47
Graduation36
Earnings6
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Hampshire College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies6%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing<1%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education4%
English Language and Literature8%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts33%
Admissions
Getting into Hampshire College
63%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
645
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–700
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Hampshire College
$52K
In-State Tuition
$52K
Out-of-State Tuition
$67K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Hampshire College
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Hampshire College
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 58% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 67% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 57% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 73% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 61% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Hampshire College
86%
Employment Rate
$21K
Median Salary
$11K
25 Pctl Salary
$35K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 86% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $11K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $21K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $35K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $44K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $21K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $29K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Hampshire College
1,175
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Hampshire College, MA
Amherst College
3 miles, N
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
4 miles, N
Mount Holyoke College
5 miles, SW
Smith College
5 miles, W