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Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College Science & Tech Programs

Hampden-Sydney College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hampden-Sydney, VA. A Distant Rural Area provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Hampden-Sydney College Rankings

Hampden-Sydney College has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #24 of 106 State — Virginia
Overall Quality #147 of 1,106 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #1075 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Hampden-Sydney College?

Location of Hampden-Sydney College

Contact information for Hampden-Sydney College can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 1 College Road, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
Phone: 4342236000
Website: www.hsc.edu/
Admissions: www.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid
Financial Aid: www.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Hampden-Sydney College?

You can apply to Hampden-Sydney College online at: www.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/apply

Hampden-Sydney College is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Hampden-Sydney College

This is what Hampden-Sydney College considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Hampden-Sydney College?

Hampden-Sydney College admits 41%, making it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Hampden-Sydney College, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 640. Math scores were between 510 and 610.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Hampden-Sydney College  ( 520 to 640 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Hampden-Sydney College  ( 510 to 610 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1250.
SAT Total Scores for Hampden-Sydney College  ( 1030 to 1250 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Hampden-Sydney College ranged between 23 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for Hampden-Sydney College  ( 23 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Hampden-Sydney College are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 3,177 1,300 41%

Can I Afford Hampden-Sydney College?

The average net price after aid at Hampden-Sydney College is $24,668. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $51,808
In-State Fees $2,742
Out-of-State Tuition $51,808
Out-of-State Fees $2,742
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $54,550
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $54,550

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Hampden-Sydney College receive some form of financial aid (239 students).

About 99% of students at Hampden-Sydney College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $40,382 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,526.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Hampden-Sydney College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,276 per year.

Hampden-Sydney College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 876 undergraduate students at Hampden-Sydney College, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Hampden-Sydney College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Hampden-Sydney College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Hampden-Sydney College Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 58
Hispanic 61
White 691
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0
Two or More Races 39
Non-Resident 4

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Hampden-Sydney College are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Hampden-Sydney College Students
State First-Time UG Students
Virginia 169
North Carolina 56
Georgia 15
South Carolina 13
Texas 11

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

121 undergraduate students at Hampden-Sydney College took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney College offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Hampden-Sydney College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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