Hampshire College to shutter after fall semester amid enrollment and financial strain

Hampshire College in Amherst, MA will permanently close after the fall semester due to ongoing financial pressures and shrinking enrollment. Final-year students can complete their degrees on campus, while students in years I–II can transfer to partner institutions; commencement will still take place and deposits will be refunded. The board says it has tried to boost enrollment, refinance debt, and monetize land, but progress fell short, reflecting broader challenges facing liberal arts colleges in the U.S.