Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$53,388

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
530
75th
660
25th
510
75th
29
25th
24
75th
27
25th
23
75th
29
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

100%

male

NA%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

39%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,298
Declined 1,964
Total Received 3,262
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Private

846

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1776, Hampden-Sydney College is a private four-year liberal arts college for men that is known for its strong programs in History, Political Science, and Economics. It is located on a 1,340-acre campus in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia—65 miles from Richmond.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 846
Established in 1775
Coeducational Men Only
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

1,343-acre campus in Hampden-Sydney (population: 1,450), 65 miles from Richmond. Major airport serves Lynchburg (50 miles); bus serves Farmville (three miles); air and train serve Richmond.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Hampden–Sydney College
1 College Road
Hampden-Sydney, VA
23943

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
95%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
24%
Top 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/4
11%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
530
75th
660
25th
510
75th
29
25th
24
75th
27
25th
23
75th
29
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if applicant visits campus)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

39%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,298
Declined 1,964
Total Received 3,262

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

75%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$34,975

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $52,388
Housing $7,042
Food $8,068
Additional fees $1,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $69,498
Average Financial Aid - $34,975
Total with Avg. Aid $34,523

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $899,383
State $1,395,784
Institutional $18,090,862
Other external $275,654
Total $20,661,683

Non-need-based

Federal
State $894,608
Institutional $6,758,415
Other external $515,658
Total $8,168,681

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 434 223-6119
F: 434 223-6075
hsfinaid@hsc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, baseball, fencing, fishing, fly fishing, golf, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, shooting, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, fly fishing, handball, kickball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Philosophy yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics/business
  2. Economics
  3. History

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

846

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

846
students

Female
0%
3

Male
100%
843

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

838
students

Female
0%
3

Male
100%
835

1%

8
students

Female
0%
0

Male
100%
8

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Brazil
China
Colombia
Jamaica
Serbia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special orientation

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