Hampshire College

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	Hampshire began with a compelling belief that the most meaningful and lasting education is shaped by a student's own interests.

Applicants
Applications received for fall, 2010: 2,928
Total matriculants, September 2010: 491

First-year students: 427 (87%)
Transfer: 42 (9%)
Visiting: 22 (4%)
Number of high schools represented: 365
Average HS GPA of first-year students: 3.49
Middle 50% of SAT scores for first-year students (91% reported)
Critical Reading 600/710
Mathematics 530/660
Writing 590/690

Distribution of Entering Class by Type of Application
Early Decision: 40 (9%)
Early Action: 91 (21%)
Regular Admission: 296 (70%)

Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
Tuition, 2010-2011: $40,481
Tuition/Room/Board, 2010-2011: $51,279
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 76 percent
Average financial aid grant: $27,700
Average financial aid package: $31,118
Range of financial aid packages: $8,600-$48,000
Annual financial aid budget: $24 million
Range of merit scholarship: $2,000-$12,500