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HC

Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VAPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Moderately Selective • 41% Acceptance
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41%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$22,400
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
946
Students
Small campus body
$55,846
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Hampden-Sydney College is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Hampden-Sydney, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 946 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 41%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
946 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
41% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading520 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
41%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences41% of degrees
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,835
Earnings 5yr: $85,615
Debt: $26,970
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,795
Earnings 5yr: $77,723
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,731
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,515
Earnings 5yr: $59,350
Debt: $24,500
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,625
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,400
In-State Tuition$54,550
Out-of-State Tuition$54,550
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

23%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$55,846
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,640

Completion Signals

62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

100%
Men
0%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 100% men and 0% women.

Student Vitals

Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$117,758
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