[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is Hampton University to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Hampton University (Hampton)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Hampton's acceptance rate is 62.25% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 17,885 students applied and 11,133 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Hampton.
To apply to Hampton, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, Hampton's acceptance rate is 62.25% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.30%. 5,050 men and 12,808 women applied to Hampton and 3,039 men and 8,081 women students were accepted.
27 applicants who has another gender applied and 13 were accepted.
Among them, 362 men and 785 women were enrolled in Hampton. You can explore the Hampton's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 559 students (49% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 188 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Hampton.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 952, including 492 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 460 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 558 and the 25th percentile is 411. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 532 and the 25th percentile is 379.
The median ACT composite score is 19, with a 75th percentile score of 22 and a 25th percentile score of 13 at Hampton. The median ACT Math score is 16 and the median ACT English score is 18.
How competitive is Hampton's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Hampton University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,177, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,147 first-year students enrolled in Hampton. The proportion of full-time students is 99.13% and part-time students is 0.87%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 31.56% and women students is 68.44%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Hampton.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Hampton. The english proficiency test is required .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hampton University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to Hampton:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions
- Online Application: www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/apply.htm
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
Hampton Admission Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 62.25%.
Hampton recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Hampton is 952, and the average ACT score is 19. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
Hampton does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
Yes, Hampton requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.
Hampton does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Hampton requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, Hampton requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for Hampton is 5292 and 4-digit ACT code is 4358.