School Information

63.3
Total Enrollment 1,068
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Hampden-Sydney College

http://www.hsc.edu
College Road, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943-0128
(434) 223-6000

to form good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning."

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Distant
Disability Services Student 8%
 
School Costs

At Hampden-Sydney College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,048), and 45% receive loans ($6,896 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,690.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Hampden-Sydney College is $26,295 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,270 people applied to Hampden-Sydney College. Of the applicants, 56.0% were admitted (56.0% male & 100.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (23.0% male and 100.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     74.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     63.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     66.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 15 December 15 March 1 January 15
Admissions Office Phone (434) 223-6120
Admissions Office Email mbrooks@hsc.edu
Admissions Office Address P.O. Box 667, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
Admissions Website http://www.hsc.edu/Admissions.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Hampden-Sydney College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Hampden-Sydney College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Hampden-Sydney College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 21
Biochemistry 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 40
Business/Managerial Economics 40
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
English language and literature/letters 12
English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 0
Latin Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
History 49
History, General 49
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 1
Applied Mathematics 1
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical sciences 13
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, General 6
Psychology 16
Psychology, General 16
Social sciences 58
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
Economics, General 33
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 20
Visual and performing arts 5
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
 
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