# Hampton University

Hampton, VA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/hampton-university

Hampton University is a private nonprofit college in Hampton, VA with 3,727 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, and admitted students average 969 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,683 per year ($26,177 for families earning under $30,000). 64% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,602 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 62% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,119 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,850 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 411–558 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 379–532 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 13–22 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $48,132 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,683 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $26,177 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $23,233 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,803 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,307 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,727 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 64% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $63,602 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,843 (FY2024) |

## What Hampton University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Hampton University's acceptance rate?**

Hampton University admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Hampton University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 411–558 on SAT Reading and Writing and 379–532 on SAT Math; the average total is 969.

**What ACT score do you need for Hampton University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 13–22.

**Is Hampton University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Hampton University?**

In Fall 2023, 12,119 students applied to Hampton University and 5,850 were admitted; 1,207 enrolled.

**Does Hampton University consider legacy status?**

No. Hampton University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Hampton University require an essay?**

Hampton University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Hampton University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $48,132 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,683.

**What is Hampton University's graduation rate?**

64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 232265. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology