Hampton University
Hampton, VA · Private
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Hampton University admitted 62.2% of applicants university-wide (11,133 of 17,885).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 62.2% | 11,133 | 17,885 |
| In-state | 40.0% | 1,600 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 40.0% | 2,200 | 5,500 |
| International applicants | 40.0% | 200 | 500 |
| Men | 60.2% | 3,039 | 5,050 |
| Women | 63.1% | 8,081 | 12,808 |
Of 11,133 admitted students, 1,147 enrolled (10.3% yield).
Hampton University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 790–1090
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 13–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Hampton University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,408/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,592 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $46,408 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,408/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $32,101 |
| $30k–48k | $14,207 |
| $48k–75k | $14,305 |
| Over $110k | $31,528 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Hampton University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- Provost Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Varies (Trustee)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- Provost Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
Hampton University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Hampton University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
Hampton University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,159
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 85%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,442
- At graduation
Hampton University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #273
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (11%), Biological & life sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 34% of class sections have under 20 students.
Hampton University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.