Hampshire College was founded in 1965 as an alternative to traditional higher education. It was the first college of its kind in the United States, and one of the first to emphasize student-directed learning. The college has since been recognized for its innovative approach to teaching and learning, and for its commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. Hampshire has a long history of breaking new ground in higher education. In its early years, it was one of the first colleges in the country to allow students to design their own course of study, and it was also among the first institutions to institute a need-blind admissions policy. In addition, Hampshire was one of the first colleges in the United States to offer a degree program in Women’s Studies, as well as being an early leader in LGBTQ rights on campus. Over time, Hampshire has continued to innovate and evolve with changing student needs. Today, Hampshire offers more than 50 majors and concentrations across three schools: School of Cognitive Science; School of Cultural Studies; and School of Natural Science & Mathematics. In addition, students are able to pursue self-designed concentrations or interdisciplinary minors that allow them to explore their interests outside traditional academic disciplines. Through its innovative curriculum model, Hampshire provides a unique opportunity for students who want an education that is both rigorous and flexible at the same time.
Hampshire College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Hampshire College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Hampshire College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts. It has an acceptance rate of just 17%, making it one of the most selective schools in the United States. The school enrolled 1,400 students in the Fall of 2019, with 37% of those students coming from outside the United States. The majority of students are from the Northeast and Midwest regions, with 16% coming from California alone. Of those enrolled, 61% are female and 39% are male. Additionally, 54% identify as White, 10% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 8% as Hispanic/Latino and 2% as African American or Black. Hampshire College also has a diverse international student population representing countries like India, China, Canada and Mexico among others.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 71% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 78% |
| Early action acceptance rate | 82% |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 67% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 2,606 |
| Female applicants | 1,637 |
| Male applicants | 969 |
| Applicants accepted | 1,838 |
| Female applicants accepted | 1,191 |
| Male applicants accepted | 647 |
| Freshman enrollment | 427 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 255 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 172 |
| Early decision applicants | 59 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 46 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 40 |
| Early action applicants | 543 |
| Early action applicants accepted | 447 |
| Early action applicants enrolled | 91 |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 31% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | 309 |
| Students accepting place on wait list | 96 |
| Students accepted from wait list | 39 |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 39% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 86% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.7 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 75% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 653 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 600-700 |
| SAT Math average score | 601 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 550-660 |
| SAT Writing average score | 627 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 580-680 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 32% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 27 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 25-29 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |