Hampshire College 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Amherst, MassachusettsLocation

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Hampshire College is one of the country's most innovative colleges. Hampshire College's admissions process is entirely test-blind. It is a small university with 745 undergraduate students. Admissions are somewhat competitive, with an annual 63% acceptance rate. The College accepts applications twice a year, in the fall and spring for all the programs offered. Programs at Hampshire College provide over 50 options leading to various diplomas, and undergraduate degrees. The college boasts a system of customized course selection beyond the boundaries of majors and departments.

The following are some of the most important aspects of the Hampshire College admissions process:

Hampshire College accepts applications through the Common Application.
At the time of enrollment, a first-year student must be 17 years old or older.
International students may apply for financial aid at Hampshire College. The College provides merit scholarships to international applicants, as well as a limited amount of financial aid assistance to students who demonstrate significant financial need.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online portal
Acceptance Rate	63%
Application Fee (Non- Refundable)	80 USD
University Type	Private
Annual Endowment	USD 54.5 Million
Academic Calendar	Semester Based
Intake Sessions	Fall/Spring
Financial Aid	Scholarships/Grants
Website	https://www.hampshire.edu/

Hampshire College Application Deadlines

The following are the admissions deadlines and notification dates for 2023:

International Students	Deadline	Notification
Spring 2023	November 1	November 10
First-Year Early Decision I - Fall 2023	November 15	December 15
First-Year Early Action - Fall 2023	December 1	February 15
First-Year Early Decision II - Fall 2023	January 1	February 1
First-Year Regular Decision - Fall 2023	January 15	April 1
Transfer Students- Fall 2023	March 15	April 15

Applications for 2023 admission are now being accepted. Please see the following program deadlines:

Programs	Spring 2023	Fall 2023
Fine Arts & Studio	November 1	November 15 – January 15
Drama & Theater Arts	November 1	November 15 – January 15
Psychology	November 1	November 15 – January 15
General Education	November 1	November 15 – January 15
Public Health	November 1	November 15 – January 15
Sociology	November 1	November 15 – January 15

Hampshire College International Student Admissions

As a first-year student, you must be 17 years old or older at the time of enrollment. International students may apply for financial aid at Hampshire College. The College provides merit scholarships to international and undocumented applicants, as well as a limited amount of financial aid (grant) assistance to students who demonstrate significant financial need.

Application Portal- International students must use the Common Application to submit their applications. Application Fee: 80 USD

Application Requirements

Completed Common Application
Current or completed high school transcripts
School report & college counselor recommendation
One recommendation letter from a professor
Statement of Purpose
Evidence of finances
English Proficiency Requirements like TOEFL, IELTS, DUOLINGO. The College also accepts the following as evidence of English proficiency:
- IB (Higher Level) English A1 or A2 grades
- AP English Literature and Composition grades
- Predicted A-level English exam marks

In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants for the common application may be asked to meet the following optional requirements:

Music, dance, film, animation, or a monologue may be included in a video or media supplement.
A sample of a scientific or creative project completed in high school.
Three more letters of recommendation.
Resume

English Proficiency Test Scores

International students whose first language is not English must submit English Language Test results:

Exam	Minimum Test Score Required
TOEFL iBT	91
IELTS	6.5
DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST (DET)	110
IB ENGLISH	Grade A1 or A2

US Visa for international Students

Following successful admission to Hampshire College in the United States and payment of the tuition fee, the Multicultural and International Student Services Office (MISS) contacts international students to discuss the next steps for obtaining an F-1 visa to study in the United States. Before an I-20 form can be issued, students must provide the following documents by May 2023:

International Student Data Form
Financial Guarantee Form with supporting documentation
A color photocopy of your passport .
If you are currently an F-1 student, your SEVIS Transfer-In form must be completed.

An I-20 form is issued after the documents are submitted. Following that, students must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee. You will then receive a postal mailing containing the I-20 Form required for your visa application, visa application guidance, and important pre-arrival information. The processing time for I-20 may take several weeks. The local US embassy will then schedule an interview and may request additional paperwork from the student.

Hampshire College Undergraduate Admission

UG at Hampshire College requires International applicants to meet all admission requirements, as well as complete the Undergraduate Application Form, and pay a USD 80 non-refundable fee.

Application Portal- Common Application, Application Fee- 80 USD

Application Requirements-

Common Application
Writing Supplement
High School Transcripts
One recommendation letter from a teacher
School report & College Counselor Recommendation
Statement of purpose
Evidence of finances
Resume
A video or media supplement, which could include music, dance, film, animation, or a monologue (optional).
A sample of a scientific or creative project completed in high school (optional).
Three additional Letters of Recommendation (optional)
Interview (Recommended)

The most popular majors at Hampshire College are Anthropology, Art, Biological STEM, English, Film/Video/Photography, Gender Studies, History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies, Psychology, Sociology, and Theatre.

Once the college has processed your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email with a username and password that will allow you to check the completeness of your admissions file online. We recommend that you do not opt-out of email communications in order to ensure that you receive your decision. Applicants with questions about admissions at Hampshire College should contact the college at admissions@hampshire.edu.

FAQS

Ques. Is Hampshire College difficult to get into?

Ans. The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Hampshire is regarded as moderate. Many accepted applicants have SAT or ACT scores in the mid-range, as well as a strong high school GPA and a number of college prep courses.

Ques. Is Hampshire College a good university?

Ans. Hampshire College is ranked #171-#221 in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a set of widely accepted excellence indicators.

Ques. Does Hampshire College provide financial aid to international students?

Ans. Hampshire College offers merit scholarships to international & undocumented applicants, as well as a limited amount of financial aid (grant) assistance to applicants who demonstrate significant financial need.

Ques. Is the Common Application accepted by the college?

Ans. Yes. International students applying for first-year or transfer admission must also submit a supplemental essay.