Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, HSC's acceptance rate is 39.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.49%. 3,257 men and 5 women applied to HSC and 1,298 men and 0 women students were accepted.
Among them, 279 men and 0 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at HSC.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,262 | 3,257 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,298 | 1,298 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 279 | 279 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.79% | 39.85% | 0.00% | - | - |
| Yield | 21.49% | 21.49% | - | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 60 students (22% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 19 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at HSC.
The median SAT score is 1,160 with 600 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at HSC. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Hampden-Sydney College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1040 | 1160 | 1310 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 | 27 |
| ACT English | 24 | 25 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at HSC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hampden-Sydney College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to HSC.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid |
| Online Application | www.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |