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Program facts

Hampshire College

Amherst, USA

Program type

Bachelor's
Duration

4 years
Annual tuition fee

57,158 USD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
Language taught in

English
Start date

January, September

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Program overview

What Hampshire College says about their program:
"All Hampshire students are writers, as courses require substantial writing in many varied forms. Through workshop courses in fiction, literary journalism, and poetry that couple intensive writing with active reading, students practice elementary techniques, receiving detailed critiques from professors and peers. Our students discover and develop their own voices, and learn to read as writers. Our faculty also believe that each student's journey to writing is unique.

Students are encouraged to develop their curiosities, and to discover their own ways of telling stories, all the while paying close attention to others' voices. Our faculty also know the power of art to change lives. Today's dramatically changing world requires writers to be deft, informed thinkers whose vision is broad and clear."

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

As a first year student you must have received, or be on track to receive, a high school diploma or high school equivalency and must be 17 years of age or older at the time of enrollment. College coursework completed during high school often counts towards advanced standing and possibly an accelerated timeline towards graduation. If you have completed more than 15 transferable college credits, you are eligible to apply as a transfer student.
As a transfer student, you must have completed at least 15 college credits with a grade of C or better. The courses from which you earned these credits must have been worth at least 3 credits each, and these courses cannot have been recorded for credit on your high school diploma. Hampshire College accepts transfer credits for courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university if the courses are comparable in content, nature, and intensity to courses offered at Hampshire College. The minimum residency requirement for graduation is three semesters, regardless of how many credits are transferable. Students receiving financial aid should consult with the financial aid office regarding the number of semesters of financial aid eligibility.

Please note: Hampshire College does not have minimum requirements for GPA or other academic indicators. All applications are assessed on an individual and holistic basis. However, the average (unweighted) GPA of an admitted student is 3.50/4.00.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 91
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 110

English proficiency waivers

IB (Higher Level) English A1 or A2 grades: minimum grade of 4
AP English Literature and Composition grades: minimum grade of "C'" or 75/100
Predicted A-level English exam marks: minimum predicted mark of "C"
Any international transfer applicants who have studied for at least one year at a U.S. college or university will automatically have their English Proficiency requirement waived.

If none of these apply, you may also request an English Proficiency waiver. Reasons for a waiver might include speaking English as a first language, living in a majority English-speaking country, etc.)

Documents required

Application form
Academic transcripts
Mid Year Report (if currently attending high school)
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Passport identification page
Proof of language proficiency
One (1) teacher letter of recommendation
School report and college counselor recommendation
Writing supplement for transfer students

Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: $57,158 per year

Funding

Merit Scholarships

Amount: from $27,000 to $35,000 per year
Requirements: Awarded based on academic and extracurricular achievements as evidenced by application. No separate application or additional materials are required for consideration; the admissions committee nominates students for merit awards during the file review process. Renewal of four-year scholarships is contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

International Scholar Award - Full Cost of Attendance

Amount: Full cost of attendance at Hampshire for a maximum of eight semesters. This scholarship covers tuition fees, room/board, and all other required fees.
Requirements: Awarded to the top international applicant each year, based on exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements. Only students with high financial needs will be considered.

International Scholar Award - Full Cost of Tuition

Amount: Cost of tuition at Hampshire for a maximum of eight semesters. These scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition, but recipients will be responsible for room/board and all other fees.
Requirements: Awarded to two of the top international applicants each year, based on exceptional academic and extracurricular achievements. Only students with high financial needs will be considered.

United World College (UWC) Scholarships

Amount: Full cost of tuition or full cost of attendance
Requirements: Students who attend/ attended a United World College are eligible for one of three specific merit scholarship awards. These are separate from the International Scholar Awards listed above.

Visa requirements for Hampshire College

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