Hampshire College

Amherst, MA · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Hampshire College's campus is located in the Pioneer Valley, surrounded by the other institutions of the Five College Consortium. Its alternative curriculum fosters a student body that is self-directed and engaged in progressive pedagogy. Distinctive features include the lack of traditional grades, a portfolio-based assessment system, and the presence of the National Yiddish Book Center and Eric Carle Museum on campus.

Programs Analyzed
1
Avg Grad Earnings
$21,113/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
8/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$56,630/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 38% of students receive Pell Grants and 58% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $14,636 $58,544 3.6x
$30K – $48K $15,008 $60,032 3.5x
$48K – $75K $22,586 $90,344 2.3x
$75K – $110K $26,760 $107,040 2.0x
$110K+ $35,849 $143,396 1.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $56,630 $226,520 0.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Hampshire College

1 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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8 $21,113/yr Low 0.4x
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