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Hampton University
  • 4 Year
  • HAMPTON, VA

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade C minus
  3. Diversity
    grade C+
  4. Campus
    grade D+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade D
  10. Campus Food
    grade D+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade C+

Hampton is a private university located in Hampton, Virginia in the Norfolk Area. As a historically black college, Hampton has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,814 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Hampton acceptance rate is 36%. Popular majors include Biology, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 57% of students, Hampton alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,900.

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200 WILLIAM R. HARVEY WAY
HAMPTON, VA 23668
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference

Hampton University Rankings

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Hampton Admissions

Acceptance Rate
36%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
980-1120
ACT Range
20-24
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$28,952 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$15,314 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
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Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
14
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
6
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    1%
  • On Campus
    92%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,814 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
249
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
1%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
57%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%

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