Hampshire College
Located in the bustling college town of Amherst, Massachusetts, Hampshire College is a small liberal arts school that was set up as an experiment in alternative education in 1970 -- it doesn't consider or accept SAT or ACT scores in admissions! Hampshire boasts one of the more unique undergraduate programs in the country where students take full responsibility for their education and design their own "academic concentrations". Students are required to pursue independent research projects and volunteer in the local community.
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The ScholarMatcher rates schools on a 1.0-4.0 scale in four areas: financial aid, academic strength, student support services, and post-graduate affordability, with an overall average score as well. A 2 is average, a 3 is very good, and a 4 is exceptional. Since ScholarMatcher only includes excellent schools, you won’t see many 1s, except for financial aid. Schools with a 1 in financial aid offer great education, but you may need extra scholarships to afford them. Don't let a 1 in financial aid stop you from applying—just be ready to seek other financial resources if needed.
measures the ability of a school to provide robust financial aid for students with households earning less than $48,000 a year.
measures the schools’ abilities on retention and graduation rates.
measures the schools’ ability to provide robust academic support and student services.
measures the schools’ ability in providing an affordable education for students from low income households, with an emphasis on loan debt levels.
