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Hampshire College, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is a private liberal arts college that was established in 1970 in association with institutions such as Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Smith College. The campus of the college covers 800 acres.
Hampshire College offers degrees in international studies, multicultural theater, coastal and marine sciences and film studies. There are four centers under the college:
The Outdoors Programs/Recreational Athletics, also known as OPRA, offers extensive opportunities for students to participate in sports such as soccer, basketball, frisbee and volleyball.
Hampshire is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Amherst, MA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Hampshire top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Hampshire often study music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, fine arts, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 610 to 700 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Hampshire tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,431 students (1,397 full-time equivalent).
Hampshire has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Hampshire does offer meal plans to students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Education at Hampshire College prepares students to understand and participate responsibly in a complex world. Through its actions and policies, the college sets an example of the responsible and creative behavior it expects of its students.
As a liberal arts college, Hampshire helps students develop confidence in their intellect, creativity, and values. It encourages their desire to be lifelong learners and their capacity to advance the cause of social justice and the well being of others. The college fosters these attitudes through: a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural curriculum; self-initiated, individual programs of study negotiated with faculty mentors; studentsÆ active participation in original research; and the diverse communities, on campus and off, in which learning takes place. Within the collegeÆs residential community students encounter and learn to respect difference and appreciate diversity, thereby enhancing their capacity to live together well.
Through commitment to testing and evaluating new ideas and new approaches to learning, national efforts to promote inquiry-based learning and teaching, and constructive civic and social engagement, Hampshire's actions serve as models for those of its students."
More complete details are provided below.
Hampshire College
893 West St
Amherst, MA 01002-5001
General Phone: (413) 549-4600
http://www.hampshire.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 101 | English, area and Cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, economics, social studies, ... |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 39 | film and photography |
| Science | 26 | biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 25 | fine arts studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | drama, dance |
| Music | 15 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Medicine | 11 | public health courses |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Architecture and Planning | 3 | architectural services |
| Design | 2 | design and applied arts |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Hampshire in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 289 | 28 |
In 2007-2008, Hampshire had a total enrollment of 1,431 students (1,397 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14% |
| New York | 13% |
| California | 10% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Hampshire offers campus housing for 1,191 of its 1,397 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Amherst, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,842 | 1,508 | 53% | 446 | 30% |
| Men | 1,164 | 548 | 47% | 172 | 31% |
| Women | 1,678 | 960 | 57% | 253 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Writing | 590 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,549 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,549 |
| Room and board | $ 10,080 |
| Room charge | $ 6,428 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,652 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Hampshire participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 466100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 53 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $97,809 | 17 | $100,228 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $76,855 | 15 | $69,837 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $56,714 | 25 | $55,476 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $58,727 | 5 | $46,591 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $76,706 | 62 | $70,504 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hampshire Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling On-campus day care Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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