I heard that people are more likely to get full ride scholarships from small liberal arts colleges than any other colleges, public or private. Is this true? I like their animal science program as well as the 5 college consortium idea. Has any one gone to this school or been in one of the 5 colleges in the program?
2007-01-09 15:37:04 · 3 answers · asked by Hon 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hampshire is a great school. And yes, it is true that well-endowed elite liberal arts colleges fund their students at much more substantial levels than other institutions. If you can gain admission, you will be well-supported, especially if you come from a lower-income family, but even if your family is middle-income.
Here's what Hampshire itself says:
"Hampshire College has a strong committment to accessibility through a very generous financial aid program. Financial aid at Hampshire is designed to supplement the family's contribution toward the costs of a Hampshire education.
2006/2007 Cost of Attendance
Tuition: $33,855
Tuition, Room, Board: $42,915
Financial Aid Statistics
Annual Financial Aid Budget: $18 million
Percentage of students receiving Hampshire grants: 52%
Average financial aid grant: $20,500
Average financial aid package: $28,500
Range of financial aid packages: $7,700 - $40,000
Average debt of May, 2006 graduating class: $14,100
In addition to need-based financial aid, Hampshire also offers several merit-based scholarships and matching scholarships to applicants each year. Renewable annual merit-based scholarships range between $1,000 to $12,500."
It is the average debt of the May 06 graduating class that is the most important (and astonishing) figure.
Hampshire's interdisciplinary curriculum is suited to independent thinkers, whose academic interests stretch beyond the boundaries of conventional college departments or majors. If you are this sort of student, and if you are a motivated self-starter, Hampshire might be the perfect place for you.
The consortium is indeed a wonderful resource as well.
I have close friends and colleagues who attended Hampshire, as well as Mount Holyoke, Smith, and Amherst. None of the folks I know regret a minute of their college experiences.
Best wishes to you!
2007-01-09 16:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could attend this place because of their creativity, narrative evaluations, internships, and how the professors and staff actually care. I would study something related to dance or performing arts or creative writing and science. Wish I was eligible.
2013-12-08 11:40:05 · answer #2 · answered by Bridgitt Lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a bunch of friends who went there and they all loved it.
2007-01-09 23:46:23 · answer #3 · answered by kirei 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋