HSC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 40.92%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $54,550
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at HSC:
- Total Enrollment: 946
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 100% men, 0% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 28 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
HSC Overview
Hampden-Sydney College (HSC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hampden-Sydney, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The HSC's tuition & fees is $54,550 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $40,382.
The school has a total enrollment of 946 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
HSC's acceptance rate is 40.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.77%. The median SAT score is 1180 and the ACT score is 26.
HSC ranked 63rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 10th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Hampden-Sydney College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Hampden-Sydney College is $54,550.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,801 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Hampden-Sydney College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at HSC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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