Hampshire College's published cost of attendance is $74,195. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,749, middle-income families pay around $18,165, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,221.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $74,195 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,896 |
| Room and Board | $15,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$50,161 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,034 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,749 |
| $30–48k | $15,251 |
| $48–75k | $18,165 |
| $75–110k | $25,447 |
| $110k+ | $37,221 |
Hampshire College's published cost of attendance is $74,195. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,749, middle-income families pay around $18,165, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,221. Azimuth ranks Hampshire College #1094 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Hampshire College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to demonstrated need as determined through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Many students also work part-time or through work-study arrangements as part of their overall aid package. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated need, though the actual aid package depends on individual family circumstances and the college's assessment of financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,893, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $36,825; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $36,500, median federal debt of $26,893 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Hampshire College earn median 4-year earnings of $36,500, placing Hampshire College in the 1.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $25,362 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Hampshire College in the 3.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hampshire College #1437 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Hampshire's distinctive program portfolio, anchored in visual and performing arts alongside liberal arts disciplines. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies is the largest program with 24 graduates, followed by Fine and Studio Arts with 22 graduates and Film/Video and Photographic Arts with 16 graduates. These concentrations in creative and humanistic fields shape the institution's earnings profile and career pathways, with graduates entering fields where early-career pay reflects the creative economy and cultural sector opportunities in the Northeast.
