Hampton, VA

Hampton University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Hampton University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hampton, VA.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Hampton University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

62% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 17,885 applied, 11,133 accepted, and 1,147 enrolled in Hampton.
362 men and 785 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

952 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 952 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 952 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total7909521090
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing411492558
Math379460532
ACT Score
Composite131922
Math141619
English131822
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $30,592 for undergraduate programs and $13,776 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.90% compared to last year at Hampton University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,231 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $17,764.
For freshmen, 769 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $17,446.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 4,244 students enrolled Hampton in 2025.
By gender, 1,390 men and 2,854 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,728 undergraduate and 516 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

109 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 38 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Hampton is 57% and the transfer-out rate is 33%.
The retention rate is 85% for full-time and 85% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-out Rate
33%
Retention Rate
85%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 268 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Hampton and the average faculty salary is $77,381. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 885 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $61,930.
Number of Faculties
268
Average Faculty Salary
$77,381
Number of Staffs
885
Average Staff Salary
$61,930

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Hampton University is a member of Big South Conference.
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