Hampshire College

Amherst, MA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate70.4%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT—–—
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$25,810
Grad rate57%
Median earnings (10 yr)$46,938
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-15
Early Decision II2026-01-01
Early Action2025-12-01
Regular / Rolling2026-01-15
Application fee$0 (US) · $0 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policyignored
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~500 words each.

  1. Hampshire College seeks to create a diverse environment where many different voices and perspectives enliven and inform classroom discussion and campus culture. What are some factors that have contributed to your sense of identity, and how do you hope sharing your experiences will contribute to the campus community?

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).