Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA · Rural (distant)

AskSchool #237 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
40.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$22,400
Sticker price $70,325
Graduation rate
62%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,640
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
40.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,224
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,115
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
240
Yield (admitted who enroll)
22%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
—
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
50%
SAT reading, middle 50%
520–640
SAT math, middle 50%
510–610
ACT composite, middle 50%
23–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
15% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$13,422
Family income $30–48k$12,458
Family income $48–75k$17,547
Family income $75–110k$22,600
Family income $110k+$32,133
Full sticker price (per year)
$70,325
Tuition & fees – in-state
$54,550
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$54,550
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
47%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
62%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$44,465
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,640

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
946
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
0.0%
Students receiving Pell grants
23%
Full-time faculty
90%

Undergraduate diversity

White79%
Hispanic7.0%
Black6.7%
Two or more4.5%
Asian1.1%
Unknown1.1%
International0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing34%
Social Sciences26%
History14%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences7.0%
English4.3%
Philosophy & Religious Studies3.2%
Computer & Information Sciences2.7%
Physical Sciences2.7%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. Larry Stimpert
Main phone
(434) 223-6000
Address
1 College Road, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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