HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

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Hampshire College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Amherst, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

893 West St
Amherst, MA 01002-5001
Main Phone: (413) 549-4600
Web Site: www.hampshire.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,267 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 117 male students and 187 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.5% of the student body, while females made up 61.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (6)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 50.9% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agricultural Science

General Agriculture Science

Architecture

Other Architectural

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Other Area, Cultural, And Ethnic Studies

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

General Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Specialized History And Social Science

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Specialized Life Sciences

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Other Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

General Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Hampshire College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Career counseling
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,129
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 28,834
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,129

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Standardized test scores are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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