Hampshire College
Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college in Amherst, Massachusetts, distinguished by its roots in alternative education. Established in 1970, the college is associated with the Five College Consortium and occupies an 800-acre rural campus.
Hampshire's curriculum emphasizes progressive pedagogy, self-directed academic concentrations, portfolio-based assessment, and narrative evaluations over traditional grades. Mirroring its unconventional approach to education, the college faced controversy and a subsequent leadership change in 2019, prompting efforts to re-envision the curriculum and ensure sustainability.
The institution's founding principles were influenced by the New College Plan, advocating student-designed programs, lifelong learning, and interdisciplinary study. With a history of fluctuations in admissions selectivity and financial challenges, Hampshire College remains committed to fostering an environment conducive to scholarly exploration and academic innovation within the spectrum of liberal arts education.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1965
- Phone: +1 413-549-4600
- Cost: $30,168 / year
- Students: 775 Undergrads
- Address: 893 West Street, Amherst, MA
- Website: https://www.hampshire.edu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hampshirecollege
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hampshirecollege/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/hampshireTV
Ranking:
- Best Colleges for English in America: 161 of 901
- Most Diverse Colleges in America: 269 of 1,517
- Best Colleges for Art in America: 278 of 736
