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Hampden-Sydney College

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Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943

Campus Vibe

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Hampden-Sydney College is a private institution in Hampden-Sydney with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1168, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 876 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,640 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,668.

Established

1775

Motto

Huc venite iuvenes ut exeatis viri Γνώσεσθε τὴν αλήθειαν

Type

Private liberal arts men's college

Conference

Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division III

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50%Acceptance

1168SAT Avg

876Students

9:1Student:Faculty

65%Grad Rate

$67,640Earnings 10yr

$24,668Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hampden-Sydney College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1168

Reading & WritingMid: 600

540620

MathMid: 570

520610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2231

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1168

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$52,388

Room & Board$15,110

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$67,129

Average Net Price$24,668

Median Debt at Graduation$26,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,552

$30–48K$12,732

$48–75K$23,831

$75–110K$22,295

$110K+$33,760

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,668

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (26)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

876

Gender Split

0% / 100%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%

Black 8%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.3%

Freshman Retention85.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,846

8 Years$63,236

10 Years$67,640

Rankings

U.S. News

#98

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Forbes

#314

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#198

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Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•"Academy" was a technical term used for college-level schools not run by the established church.
•Samuel Stanhope Smith, the founding president As the college history indicates on its website, "The first president, at the suggestion of Dr.
•" Classes at Hampden–Sydney began in temporary wooden structures on November 10, 1775, on the eve of American Independence, moving into its three-story brick building early in 1776.
•The Latin text of the "letters patent" conferring the arms is dated July 4, 1976; Mr.
•Brooke-Little—who, with the Queen's special permission, appeared in full herald's uniform—made the presentation on Yorktown Day, October 19, 1976, at the college.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

101 mi(175 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

139 mi(241 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

174 mi(302 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

RIC Richmond65 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham96 mi

IAD Washington Dulles130 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive

New York, NY339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

Hartford, CT439 mi · ~12h 41m drive

Providence, RI491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Albany, NY449 mi · ~12h 58m drive

Syracuse, NY419 mi · ~12h 6m drive

Rochester, NY411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Buffalo, NY391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Philadelphia, PA259 mi · ~7h 29m drive

Pittsburgh, PA236 mi · ~6h 49m drive

Harrisburg, PA226 mi · ~6h 32m drive

Newark, NJ334 mi · ~9h 39m drive

Washington, DC139 mi · ~4h 1m drive

Baltimore, MD174 mi · ~5h 2m drive

Atlanta, GA411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Charlotte, NC192 mi · ~5h 33m drive

Raleigh, NC101 mi · ~2h 55m drive

Miami, FL800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Orlando, FL625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Tampa, FL682 mi · ~19h 42m drive

Nashville, TN467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA836 mi · ~24h 9m drive

Richmond, VA60 mi · ~1h 44m drive

Chicago, IL583 mi · ~16h 51m drive

Detroit, MI428 mi · ~12h 22m drive

Minneapolis, MN935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

St. Louis, MO646 mi · ~18h 40m drive

Kansas City, MO884 mi · ~25h 32m drive

Indianapolis, IN451 mi · ~13h 2m drive

Columbus, OH309 mi · ~8h 56m drive

Cleveland, OH341 mi · ~9h 51m drive

Milwaukee, WI639 mi · ~18h 28m drive

Dallas, TX1080 mi · ~31h 12m drive

Houston, TX1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive

Austin, TX1205 mi · ~34h 49m drive

San Antonio, TX1273 mi · ~36h 47m drive

Los Angeles, CA2228 mi · ~64h 22m drive

San Francisco, CA2387 mi · ~68h 57m drive

San Diego, CA2198 mi · ~63h 30m drive

Seattle, WA2315 mi · ~66h 53m drive

Portland, OR2331 mi · ~67h 20m drive

Denver, CO1440 mi · ~41h 36m drive

Phoenix, AZ1902 mi · ~54h 57m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1800 mi · ~52h drive

Honolulu, HI4776 mi · ~137h 58m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Richmond (RIC)65 miles

Rental car

98 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

130 min$78-130

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)96 miles

Rental car

144 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

192 min$115-192

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