Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Hampshire College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$59K
+
Room
$16K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$74,195
$59K+$16K+$1,000=$74,195
Your Family Income
Sticker
$74,195
−
Your Aid
$56,030
=
Net Price
$18,165
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Hampshire College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Hampshire College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$13,749
$30–48k
$15,251
$48–75k
$18,165
$75–110k
$25,447
$110k+
$37,221
Understanding Your Aid Package
Hampshire College has a sticker price of $74,195 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $74,195/year
Average aid: $50,161 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$18,165/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$13,749/year
39% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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39%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
14%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,893
Range (25th–75th)$8,187 – $26,750
Median Parent PLUS Loans$36,825
Debt Manageability
0.74x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,938
Earnings Growth
+112%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-25,362
3th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,026
25th %ile
$68,981
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Hampshire College Cost & Financial Aid
Hampshire College's published tuition is $74,195 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $18,165—a difference of $56,030.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $13,749 at Hampshire College. 39% of students receive Pell Grants.
Hampshire College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Hampshire College graduates is $26,893, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $285 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $37,221 at Hampshire College—still $36,974 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
