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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College is a small, private institution located in Hampden-Sydney, va. Founded in 1775, Hampden-Sydney College offers undergraduate degrees in 26 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

876 undergraduates

$52,388 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Hampden-Sydney College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 50.1%

SAT score average 1168

ACT score average 26

Average high school GPA 3.42

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

November

320 days away Early Decision date

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February

47 days away Application deadline date

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October

303 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hampden-Sydney College is known for one of its top majors: Business/Managerial Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

9 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Social Sciences and Psychology

Public Policy and Administration

Languages and Literature

Other

Popular majors

Business/Managerial Economics

Economics

Biology, General

History

Political Science and Government

International Relations and National Security Studies

Psychology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $52,388

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,110

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $1,000

Cost of attendance* $69,498

Average financial aid package $45,298

Estimated cost $24,200 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $52,388

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,110

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $1,000

Cost of attendance* $69,498

Average financial aid package $45,298

Estimated cost $24,200 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hampden-Sydney College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 876, with gender binary students split 100% male and 0% female.

Total enrollment

876

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

78%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hampden-Sydney College, students love their Multicultural Student Union, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

College Road, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943

4342236000

www.hsc.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Multicultural student union

Tiger athletic club

Ducks unlimited

Weight-lifting club

Fly fishing club

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hampden-Sydney College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hampden-Sydney College?

Hampden-Sydney College is located in Hampden-Sydney, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Hampden-Sydney College?

The acceptance rate for Hampden-Sydney College is 50%.

What’s the average GPA for Hampden-Sydney College?

The average high school GPA for Hampden-Sydney College students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hampden-Sydney College?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hampden-Sydney College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $277,992.

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