by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 522 undergraduates in 2020, Hampshire is a very small, private college located in Amherst, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Hampshire offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 38.0% of the student population at Hampshire. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hampshire Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Hampshire does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hampshire Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hampshire for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Hampshire does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Hampshire offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Hampshire has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 522 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 522 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 522 | N/A | 522 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hampshire receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Hampshire #459 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hampshire by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hampshire Diversity Guide.
Hampshire has a total of 70 student athletes, 38 men and 32 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $51,002 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $51,002 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hampshire College Athletics