by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Hampshire College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $9,364 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,564. All told, a typical student living on campus at Hampshire College budgeted around $19,938 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Hampshire College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,448 | $17,448 |
| — Housing | $9,364 | |
| — Meals | $6,564 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $19,938 | $19,938 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $87,455 in housing, food and other expenses.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Hampshire College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,482 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,922 |
| One Year Ago | $16,644 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,448 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,186 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,956 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,758 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,595 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.2% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $20,676 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $23,085 in year four — and a two-year student about $21,446 in their second and final year.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $87,455 for four years, or about $42,122 over a two-year associate program.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,180 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |