Hampden-Sydney College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3402 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #960 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #890 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1745 of 3,564 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All male
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 946
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.hsc.edu
Hampden-Sydney College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hampden-Sydney College has an acceptance rate of 41% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 41% | |
| Applicants | 3,177 | 3,177 | |
| Admissions | 1,300 | 1,300 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 296 | 296 |
121 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hampden-Sydney College are 1030-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hampden-Sydney College are 23-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 746 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 63 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hampden-Sydney College is $29,717 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,422 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,458 |
| $48-75K | $17,547 |
| $75-110K | $22,600 |
| $110K+ | $32,133 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,808 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,808 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,808 |
| Fee in-district | $2,742 |
| Fee in-state | $2,742 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,742 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,634 |
| Room charge | $8,332 |
| Meal charge | $8,400 |
Hampden-Sydney College majors
Hampden-Sydney College has granted 186 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hampden-Sydney College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Managerial Economics | 43 |
| Economics, General | 23 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 |
| History, General | 20 |
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 186 |
Hampden-Sydney College has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 62% | 100% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hampden-Sydney College has published 1,096 scientific papers with 20,514 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 27 | 80 |
| 1994 | 20 | 89 |
| 1995 | 20 | 165 |
| 1996 | 14 | 144 |
| 1997 | 13 | 189 |
| 1998 | 14 | 281 |
| 1999 | 13 | 246 |
| 2000 | 19 | 283 |
| 2001 | 13 | 433 |
| 2002 | 10 | 415 |
| 2003 | 10 | 387 |
| 2004 | 16 | 477 |
| 2005 | 21 | 508 |
| 2006 | 25 | 550 |
| 2007 | 38 | 592 |
| 2008 | 21 | 568 |
| 2009 | 30 | 694 |
| 2010 | 37 | 573 |
| 2011 | 25 | 548 |
| 2012 | 30 | 545 |
| 2013 | 26 | 634 |
| 2014 | 24 | 601 |
| 2015 | 26 | 562 |
| 2016 | 37 | 621 |
| 2017 | 32 | 623 |
| 2018 | 42 | 722 |
| 2019 | 60 | 1012 |
| 2020 | 52 | 1102 |
| 2021 | 61 | 1289 |
| 2022 | 53 | 1316 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1693 |
| 2024 | 38 | 1192 |
| 2025 | 22 | 1122 |
Hampden-Sydney College alumni
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William Henry Harrison
- Occupations
- statespersondiplomatmilitary officerpolitician
- Biography
-
William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States, serving from March 4 to April 4, 1841, the shortest presidency in U.S. history. He was also the first U.S. president to die in office, causing a brief constitutional crisis, since presidential succession was not then fully defined in the U.S. Constitution. Harrison was the last president born as a British subject in the Thirteen Colonies. He was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia, and a son of Benjamin Harrison V, who was a U.S. Founding Father. His own son John Scott Harrison was the father of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. president.
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Stephen Colbert
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision presentercomedianactortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting the Comedy Central news satire show The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014, and the CBS talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since September 2015.
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John Phillips
- Occupations
- actordirectorproducercomposerguitarist
- Biography
-
John Edmund Andrew Phillips was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the leader of the vocal group the Mamas & the Papas and remains frequently referred to as Papa John Phillips. In addition to writing the majority of the group's compositions, he also wrote "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" in 1967 for former Journeymen bandmate Scott McKenzie, as well as the oft-covered "Me and My Uncle", which was a favorite in the repertoire of the Grateful Dead. Phillips was one of the chief organizers of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
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Scott Cooper
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Scott Cooper is an American filmmaker and former actor. He is known for the films Crazy Heart (2009), Out of the Furnace (2013), Black Mass (2015), Hostiles (2017), Antlers (2021), The Pale Blue Eye (2022), and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025).
General info
| Alternative names | H-SC HSC Hampden-Sydney |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1775 |
| Motto | Ye Shall Know the Truth |
| Colors | garnet, grey |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 322 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 College Road Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, 23943 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 4342236000 |