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Hampton University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virginia

Hampton University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
62.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹28,73,568Out-of-state
Students
3,727Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Hampton University is a private, historically black, research university in Hampton, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial Institute, it was established by Black and White leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. The campus houses the Hampton University Museum, which is the oldest museum of the African diaspora in the United States and the oldest museum in the commonwealth of Virginia. First led by former Union General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, Hampton University's main campus is located on 314 acres (127 ha) in Hampton, Virginia, on the banks of the Hampton River.
The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. The university has a satellite campus in Virginia Beach and also has online offerings. Hampton University is home to 16 research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the largest free-standing facility of its kind in the world. Hampton University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Admissions planning estimate

62.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 27.3%–97.3%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 48.27%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 48.3% (5,850/12,119; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

62 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 17,885
Offered a place 11,133
Enrolled 1,147

10.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite790-1090
4001600
ACT composite13-22
136

What a year costs

₹43,20,872 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹28,73,568
  • Housing₹13,43,979
  • Books & supplies₹1,03,325
Sticker price ₹43,20,872
After aid (average) ₹23,78,264

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹28,73,568
Out-of-state ₹28,73,568

Average aid awarded: ₹5,23,107 a year.

Outcomes and support

85.3%
Retention
57.2%
Graduation
57%
Get financial aid
80%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 96.7%
Unknown 1%
White 0.3%
Hispanic 0.2%
Native American 0.2%
Asian 0%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Air Transportationbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate62.25%
Total Applicants17885
Admitted Applicants11133
Enrolled Applicants1147
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %790
SAT Composite 75th %1090
ACT Composite 25th %13
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹28,73,568
Out-of-State Tuition₹28,73,568
Average Housing Cost₹13,43,979
Books & Supplies₹1,03,325
Average Net Price₹23,78,264
Students Receiving Aid57%
Average Aid Awarded₹5,23,107
Out-of-State Students80%

Student Body Diversity

African American96.73%
Asian0.03%
Hispanic0.24%
White0.3%
Multiracial0.00
Native American0.19%
Pacific Islander0.00
International1.5%
Unknown Race1.02%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate57.16%
Retention Rate85.34%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates3727

Contact

Street Address200 William R Harvey Way
ZIP Code23669
Phone(757) 727-6328
Websitehttps://www.hamptonu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/