Hampshire College

If you are thinking about applying to Hampshire College, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is January 15 and the fee for the application is $0. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for fee waiver for their application.

Students who apply for Fall should hear back from Hampshire College by April 1.

Considering Applying Early to Hampshire College?

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 2 applications are due 1/1.

Mark your calendar! The Early Action deadline is December 1, which is coming up fast! Hampshire College will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Hampshire College is 41%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 59%. Last year,, Hampshire College admitted 41 of the 101 students who applied early decison.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Hampshire College?

Hampshire College is amoderately difficult school to get into. 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 59% of all applicants., around 707 of the 1,202 students who applied.

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.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult. In 2021, Hampshire College waitlisted 12 students. Of those, 4 eventually were offered a spot.

What's Most Important to Get In to Hampshire College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Hampshire College

Hampshire College Application Requirements

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

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hampshire College?

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. Hampshire College does look at standardized tests scores during 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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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 March 15. Applicants should hear back by April 15.

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

Hampshire College Admissions FAQs

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) creditsand 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.

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