Hampshire College

Hampshire College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Hampshire College is 75%. Out of 1,337 applications received in 2023, 1,005 students were offered admission.

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

Students who submit their applications to Hampshire College for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Hampshire College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Hampshire College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
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	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	Yes	December 1	February 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Hampshire College?

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

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ 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%. Last year, Hampshire College admitted 13 of the 15 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college because they hope it will help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective 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 To Get Into Hampshire College

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

In 2022, Hampshire College accepted 75% of students, about 1,005 of the 1,337 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.

Transferring to Hampshire College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Hampshire College

Hampshire College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into 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 they consider 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 strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Hampshire College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Hampshire College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

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

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

Hampshire College 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	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	School report and college counselor recommendation
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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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 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.

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.

Do I have to submit test scores to Hampshire College?

✅ Hampshire College is not test optional.

What is Hampshire College's acceptance rate?

✅ Hampshire College has an acceptance rate of 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hampshire College?

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

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