- 4 Year
- AMHERST, MA
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From Hampshire College
Founded as a home for new ideas in higher education, Hampshire College is a 4-year liberal arts college in western Massachusetts. Hampshire challenges all students to create an individualized curriculum culminating in a year-long advanced study project. In addition, every student chooses two or three faculty members to serve as an advising committee . The college provides narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.
With class sizes ranging from 250 to 350 and a student/faculty ratio of 9:1, Hampshire students are guided closely as they pursue individual questions and generate original research. Hampshire is in the top 2% of institutions whose graduates go on to earn Ph.D.s, and 23% of graduates start their own business or nonprofit.
With narrative evaluations in place of grades, self-designed majors, and a truly open curriculum, Hampshire students have the freedom and agency to make their education, not just take it.
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Most Popular Majors
- Creative Writing33 Graduates
- Arts20 Graduates
- Cinematography and Video Production14 Graduates
- Sociology10 Graduates
- Anthropology9 Graduates
- Education9 Graduates
- Game Design and Interactive Media8 Graduates
- Drama and Theatre Production7 Graduates
- Environmental Science7 Graduates
- Minority and Ethnic Studies7 Graduates
Create Your Own Major
Want to own your education? At Hampshire, you'll direct your own path of study, designing a final year-long independent project unique to you and your journey, passions and interests. You'll receive narrative evaluations and individual mentorship from your professors. You'll explore widely, learn deeply, and contribute to academia in your own voice.
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