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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden-Sydney College, founded in 1776, is a private, liberal arts college for men. Its 1,340-acre campus is located 65 miles southwest of Richmond.

Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Tuition & Fees

$46,832

$46,832

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
36%
500-599
41%
400-499
15%
300-399
1%
700-800
8%
600-699
30%
500-599
46%
400-499
16%
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
44%
400-499
32%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
41%
18-23
31%
12-17
16%
6-11
2%
30-36
5%
24-29
39%
18-23
33%
12-17
23%
30-36
13%
24-29
38%
18-23
41%
12-17
8%
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undergraduateRatios

99%

male

1%

female

1

teacher

10

students

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Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,755
Declined + 1,301
Total Received 3,056
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Private (nonprofit)

993

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics/business
  2. Economics
  3. History
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Codes

SAT 5291
ACT 4356

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School Facts

Hampden-Sydney College, founded in 1776, is a private, liberal arts college for men. Its 1,340-acre campus is located 65 miles southwest of Richmond.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 993
Established in 1775
Coeducational Men's College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by •  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Hampden-Sydney, VA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
95%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are 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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
36%
500-599
41%
400-499
15%
300-399
1%
700-800
8%
600-699
30%
500-599
46%
400-499
16%
700-800
1%
600-699
17%
500-599
44%
400-499
32%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
10%
24-29
41%
18-23
31%
12-17
16%
6-11
2%
30-36
5%
24-29
39%
18-23
33%
12-17
23%
30-36
13%
24-29
38%
18-23
41%
12-17
8%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
(waived if applicant visits campus)
Common application accepted yes
Application 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
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,755
Declined + 1,301
Total Received 3,056

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank
Extracurricular activities

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Jeff Norris
Vice President for Enrollment
P: 800 755-0733
F: 434 223-6346
hsapp@hsc.edu

Financial Aid

80%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$34,703

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $44,532
Room & board $13,712
Additional fees $2,300
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $61,544
Average Financial Aid - $34,703
Total with Avg. Aid $26,841

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 Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 1

State aid form
July 31

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Zita M. Barree
Director of Financial Aid
zbarree@hsc.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
swimming
tennis

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 Directors

Chad Eisele (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Mascot
Tiger
School colors
garnet and gray

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Economics/Business
Economics/Mathematics
Engineering Physics
English
Foreign Affairs
French
German
Government
Greek
History
Latin
Latin/Greek
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Religion
Religion/Philosophy
Spanish
Theatre
Visual Arts
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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

993

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

993
students

Female
1%
5

Male
99%
988

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

%

993
students

Female
1%
5

Male
99%
988

Not reported

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

43%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Jason Ferguson
Dean of Admissions
434 223-6327
jferguson@hsc.edu

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