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PrivateSuburbanHBCU

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia 23668-0099

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Hampton University is a private institution in Hampton with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1062, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,159 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,145.

Established
1861
Motto
"The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life"
Type
Private historically black research university
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference or Southwestern Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

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48%Acceptance
1062SAT Avg
3,254Students
15:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,159Earnings 10yr
$32,145Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hampton University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1062

Reading & Writing
400626
Math
457600

ACT Score Range

Composite
1224

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

48.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1062

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,162
Room & Board$12,986
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$45,968
Average Net Price$32,145
Median Debt at Graduation$25,442
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$29,338
$30–48K$30,636
$48–75K$32,980
$110K+$44,119

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,145

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (103)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,254
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 98%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.7%
Freshman Retention84.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,721
8 Years$53,813
10 Years$59,159

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,000
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#10

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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