Hampshire College

Check in with Hampshire College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Hampshire College for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.

Hampshire College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Hampshire College's admissions stats.

Hampshire College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	Yes

Hampshire College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Hampshire College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes		December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	Yes	December 1	February 15
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	April 1

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Applying Early to Hampshire College?

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Hampshire College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The Early Action deadline is December 1. Hampshire College will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Hampshire College is 87%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 75%. In 2022, Hampshire College admitted 13 of the 15 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, as it is a way to show your interest in a school, because you are making it a priority.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Hampshire College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Hampshire College?

It is moderately difficult to get into Hampshire College. Hampshire College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Hampshire College accepted 75% of students, about 1,005 from the 1,337 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Hampshire College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Hampshire College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Hampshire College

In 2022, Hampshire College waitlisted 10 students. Of those, 8 eventually got off the waitlist.

What Does Hampshire College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Hampshire College

Wondering what factors are considered by Hampshire College during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Hampshire College for more information on admission factors.

Hampshire College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Hampshire College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Hampshire College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Other Requirements	√			School report and college counselor recommendation
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hampshire College?

Hampshire College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 28% submitted a class rank. At Hampshire College 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Hampshire College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Hampshire College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Hampshire College considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Hampshire College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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More Information on Transferring to Hampshire College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Hampshire College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by April 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Hampshire College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Hampshire College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Hampshire College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hampshire College.

Does Hampshire College accept transfer credits?

✅ Hampshire College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Hampshire College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Hampshire College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Hampshire College?

✅ Hampshire College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Hampshire College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Hampshire College is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hampshire College?

✅ Hampshire College's early decision acceptance rate was 87% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Hampshire College?

✅ Hampshire College offers early action but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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