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Hampshire is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Amherst, Massachusetts. 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 medicine, music, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 600 to 710 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Hampshire benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Hampshire offers classes to 1,376 students (1,376 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.
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
Admissions Phone: (413) 559-5471
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 559-5484
http://www.hampshire.edu
Hampshire awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | English, area and Cultural studies, history, sociology, political science, anthropology, economics, social studies, ... |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 41 | film and photography |
| Science | 21 | biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama, dance |
| Music | 17 | music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Medicine | 14 | public health courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | education |
| Design | 6 | design and applied arts |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | architectural services |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Hampshire in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 310 | 27 |
In 2005, Hampshire had a total enrollment of 1,376 students (1,376 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16% |
| New York | 13% |
| California | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Hampshire offers campus housing for 1,183 of its 1,376 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,244 | 1,441 | 64% | 399 | 28% |
| Men | 885 | 522 | 59% | 158 | 30% |
| Women | 1,358 | 919 | 68% | 241 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
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 | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 559-5471
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,939 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,939 |
| Room and board | $ 8,519 |
| Room charge | $ 5,433 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,086 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 559-5484
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $84,870 | 19 | $86,065 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $64,706 | 9 | $62,639 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $50,462 | 24 | $48,289 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $45,448 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $65,953 | 54 | $64,254 |
*: 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (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 photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing
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