Chances of getting into Hampshire College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
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How hard is it to get into Hampshire College and can I get accepted? The school has a 2% acceptance rate ranking it #1 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 49 out of 2,485 applicants were admitted making Hampshire College an extremely competitive school to get into with a very low chance of acceptance - even for applicants with the highest scores and grades. Hampshire College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Hampshire College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
Hampshire College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants 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 |
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Hampshire College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Hampshire College?
Applicants require 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. Given the school's very highly selective admissions, acceptance at Hampshire College extremely difficult and unlikely even with a 3.45 GPA. The school should be considered a reach even if you have a 3.45 GPA.
| 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 |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,607 | 878 | 2,485 |
| Accepted | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Enrolled | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 32% | 48% | 39% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2021 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Hampshire College and what student information is used for 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 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166018 IPEDS survey data for Hampshire College.
FAQs
What is my chance of getting into Hampshire College?
2% of those who apply are granted admission to Hampshire College. Admission competition is extreme and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.