More selective than 43% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hampshire College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Hampshire College's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Hampshire College or have its file? Send it to us.
Hampshire College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hampshire College compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Hampshire College has the 36th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Fisher College | 71% | 28% | $26,649 |
| 33 | Endicott College | 71% | 76% | $40,654 |
| 34 | Springfield College | 72% | 74% | $30,587 |
| 35 | Dean College | 74% | 54% | $30,684 |
| 36 | Hampshire College | 75% | 54% | $24,034 |
| 37 | Emmanuel College | 76% | 68% | $26,706 |
| 38 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 76% | 69% | $24,100 |
| 39 | Nichols College | 81% | 63% | $33,036 |
| 40 | Lasell University | 81% | 59% | $27,511 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Hampshire College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hampshire College admissions questions
What is the Hampshire College acceptance rate?
Hampshire College accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,559 of 2,216 applicants were admitted.
Does Hampshire College require the SAT or ACT?
Hampshire College does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Hampshire College?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (259 of 1,559).
Is Hampshire College getting harder to get into?
Hampshire College accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hampshire College overview