At a glance
Average net price
$24,034
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.3%
Admission rate
75%
Undergrad size
839
In-state tuition
$58,896
Out-of-state tuition
$58,896
Cost of attendance
$74,195
Median earnings (10y)
$46,938
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 78.4%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (56% of credentials).
- STEM23%
- Health2%
- Business1%
- Humanities & arts56%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services1%
- ~280 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English14.3%~120 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.1%~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.8%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.4%~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education1.2%~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business1.2%~10 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- History1.2%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture1.2%~10 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.2%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
19 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | — | $19,720 | $26,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hampshire College
Hampshire College is a small institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 839 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, English, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hampshire College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,034 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $58,896 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $74,195 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,938 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hampshire College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, English, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (56% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hampshire College accepts 75% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Amherst, Massachusetts (rural), Hampshire College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hampshire College
Q.How much does Hampshire College cost?
The average net price at Hampshire College is $24,034 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $74,195.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hampshire College?
Hampshire College has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hampshire College?
Hampshire College admits 75% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Hampshire College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hampshire College graduate earns $46,938 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hampshire College?
Published tuition is $58,896 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hampshire College located?
Hampshire College is located in Amherst, Massachusetts (ZIP 01002).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hampshire College at their official website.