Hampshire College
Amherst, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 70.4% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $25,810 |
| Grad rate | 57% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,938 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-01 |
| Early Action | 2025-12-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | ignored |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
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.
- 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).