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Hampden-Sydney College

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Hampden-Sydney College is one of the leading colleges in Virginia with the acceptance rate of 37%. Deadlines for application are Early Decision - November 1 and Early Action - December 15 and Regular - February 1 . For more information, call 434-223-6120 or send email at admissions@hsc.edu.

2911 Enrolled 37% Acceptance Rate 22 - 25 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 2,911
    • Average HS GPA: 3.53
    • Acceptance Rate: 37%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 16% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 19% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 17% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 15% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 13% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 2% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    550 - 650
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    530 - 610
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    22 - 25

  • Deadlines

    Early Decision
    November 1
    Early Action
    December 15
    Regular
    February 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    French Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology, General.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering Physics.
    Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Latin Language and Literature.
    Modern Greek Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    History.
    LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
    Theatre/Theater.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics.
    Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Classical and Ancient Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Chemistry.
    Physics, General.
    Physics.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
    Economics, General.
    Economics, Other.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Political Science and Government.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's

  • Prominent Alumni

    Charles M. Geschke
    Co-founder of Adobe Systems
    Leslie Odom, Jr.
    Tony Award-winning actor for "Hamilton"
    Holly Hunter
    Academy Award-winning actress
    Elaine Lobl Konigsburg
    Children’s book author; Twice won Newbery medal
    Stephanie Kwolek
    Inventor of Kevlar; National Medal of Technology & Innovation winner
    Randy Pausch
    Creator of Alice; co-author, The Last Lecture
    Andy Warhol
    Pop art pioneer

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 15

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $48188
    Required Fees
    $2552
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1000
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $2250
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1000
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $14270

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 89/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    851
    Foreign Countries Represented
    7

  • Demographics

    • Asian 7.17%
    • African-American 4.58%
    • Hispanic 81.2%
    • Caucasian 1.88%
    • Male 30%
    • Female 70%
    • Аre out of state 99

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    95%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 89/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    98%
    Campus Environment
    Rural
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    96
    Number of Honor Societies
    14
    Number of Social Sororities
    0

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (1)
    • N/A

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Longwood University Navy ROTC Offered

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    66%
    Graduate in 5 years
    71%
    Graduate in 6 years
    71%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    N/A
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • On Campus Interviews
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $60000
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $115500
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $61600
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $119400
    Percent High Job Meaning
    55%
    Percent STEM
    20%
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 88/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 9-3:30 Mon-Friday, 9-noon Saturdays during open houses
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A
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