Hampden-Sydney College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3629 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1010 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #941 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #1718 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All male
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 876
- Male:Female Ratio
- 99:1
- 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 50% and is among the top 15% 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 | 50% | 50% | |
| Applicants | 2,224 | 2,224 | |
| Admissions | 1,115 | 1,115 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 240 | 240 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hampden-Sydney College are 1060-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hampden-Sydney College are 22-31 (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 | 682 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 72 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 56 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (1%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hampden-Sydney College is $29,578 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 | $12,552 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,732 |
| $48-75K | $23,831 |
| $75-110K | $22,295 |
| $110K+ | $33,760 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,754 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,754 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,754 |
| Fee in-district | $2,634 |
| Fee in-state | $2,634 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,634 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 934 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,634 |
| Room charge | $7,042 |
| Meal charge | $8,068 |
Hampden-Sydney College majors
Hampden-Sydney College has granted 150 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 | 33 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 |
| History, General | 18 |
| Economics, General | 15 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 6 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 150 |
Hampden-Sydney College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 65% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hampden-Sydney College has published 1,080 scientific papers with 19,647 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 24 | 45 |
| 1993 | 27 | 80 |
| 1994 | 20 | 89 |
| 1995 | 20 | 165 |
| 1996 | 14 | 144 |
| 1997 | 13 | 189 |
| 1998 | 14 | 281 |
| 1999 | 13 | 246 |
| 2000 | 19 | 282 |
| 2001 | 13 | 433 |
| 2002 | 10 | 414 |
| 2003 | 10 | 387 |
| 2004 | 16 | 477 |
| 2005 | 21 | 508 |
| 2006 | 25 | 550 |
| 2007 | 38 | 592 |
| 2008 | 21 | 568 |
| 2009 | 30 | 695 |
| 2010 | 37 | 574 |
| 2011 | 25 | 547 |
| 2012 | 31 | 544 |
| 2013 | 26 | 634 |
| 2014 | 24 | 600 |
| 2015 | 26 | 562 |
| 2016 | 37 | 622 |
| 2017 | 32 | 624 |
| 2018 | 42 | 721 |
| 2019 | 60 | 1014 |
| 2020 | 52 | 1101 |
| 2021 | 60 | 1290 |
| 2022 | 53 | 1315 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1685 |
| 2024 | 38 | 1174 |
Hampden-Sydney College alumni
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William Henry Harrison
- Occupations
- politicianstatespersondiplomatmilitary officer
- 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, and was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia. He was a son of Benjamin Harrison V, a U.S. Founding Father, and was the grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. president.
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John Phillips
- Occupations
- record producersongwriteractordirectorproducer
- Biography
-
John Edmund Andrew Phillips was an American musician. 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
- film directorfilm produceractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Scott Cooper is an American director, screenwriter, producer and former actor. He is known for writing and directing Crazy Heart (2009), Out of the Furnace (2013), Black Mass (2015), Hostiles (2017), and Antlers (2021).
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Francis Schaeffer
- Occupations
- theologianpastorwriterphilosopher
- Biography
-
Francis August Schaeffer was an American evangelical theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He co-founded the L'Abri community in Switzerland with his wife Edith Schaeffer, née Seville, a prolific author in her own right. Opposed to theological modernism (which prefers, e.g., rational thought and religious experience over doctrinal pronouncements by leaders or following religious traditions), Schaeffer promoted what he claimed was a more historic Protestant faith and a presuppositional approach to Christian apologetics, which he believed would answer the questions of the age.
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 | 316 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Road Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, 23943-0128 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 4342236000 |