Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Hampton University is 74.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 7.76%. 3,962 men and 11,035 women applied to Hampton and 2,747 men and 8,423 women students were accepted.
12 applicants who has another gender applied and 7 were accepted.
Among them, 288 men and 579 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 Hampton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 15,009 | 3,962 | 11,035 | 12 | 0 |
| Admitted | 11,177 | 2,747 | 8,423 | 7 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 867 | 288 | 579 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74.47% | 69.33% | 76.33% | 58.33% | - |
| Yield | 7.76% | 10.48% | 6.87% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 466 students (54% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 158 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Hampton.
The median SAT score is 1,030 with 520 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 420 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Hampton. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Hampton University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 840 | 1030 | 1220 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 22 | 28 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 867 first-year students enrolled in Hampton. The proportion of full-time students is 97.12% and part-time students is 2.88%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.22% and women students is 66.78%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Hampton.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 867 | 288 | 579 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 842 | 282 | 560 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 25 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Hampton. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Hampton University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Hampton.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions |
| Online Application | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/apply.htm |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, 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) |