Hampshire College Admission Requirements
Amherst, MassachusettsChances of getting into Hampshire College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
62.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Hampshire College and can I get accepted? The school has a 63% acceptance rate ranking it #28 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,440 out of 2,291 applicants were admitted making Hampshire College a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Hampshire College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
-| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Hampshire College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.45Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Hampshire College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Hampshire College was 3.45 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #24 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Hampshire College accepts 63% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 29% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 22% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 16% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,492 | 799 | 2,291 |
| Accepted | 962 | 478 | 1,440 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 60% | 63% |
| Enrolled | 171 | 111 | 282 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 23% | 20% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Hampshire College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166018 IPEDS survey data for Hampshire College.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Hampshire College?
63% of those who apply are granted admission to Hampshire College. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
