Hampton University

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Overview

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a private institution with a 314-acre campus. As of fall 2023, it had an undergraduate enrollment of 3,255 students and follows a semester-based academic calendar. In the 2025 edition of Best Colleges, Hampton University ranks #273 among National Universities. Tuition and fees stand at $30,842.

At-a-Glance

  • Setting: N/A
  • Tuition & Fees: $30,842
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,255
  • Acceptance Rate: 48%

Hampton University Rankings

Here’s how the university stacks up in various categories:

  • #273 in National Universities (tie)
  • #7 in Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • #115 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
    (At schools where a doctorate is not offered in Computer Science & Psychology Programs)
  • #97 in Top Performers on Social Mobility

Hampton University holds the #273 spot out of 436 National Universities. These rankings are based on widely accepted indicators of academic excellence.

U.S. News Overall Score (out of 100): 42

  • Outcomes (52%)
    • Average 6-year graduation rate: 55%
    • 6-year graduation rate (Pell Grant recipients): 48%
    • 6-year graduation rate (non-Pell Grant recipients): 61%

Hampton University Admissions

The university has a 48% acceptance rate, with an early acceptance rate of 49.3%. For admitted students who submitted test scores:

  • SAT range: 857–1226
  • ACT range: 12–24
    (25% of admitted students scored above these ranges, while another 25% scored below.)

Application Deadline: March 1
Application Fee: $50

Admissions officers place high importance on an applicant’s GPA, and when available, high school class rank. Letters of recommendation also play a key role in the decision-making process.

Hampton University Tuition & Financial Aid

  • Tuition & Fees (2024-25): $30,842
    (Below the national average of $47,890.)

The total cost (including housing, meals, books, and personal expenses) is $47,598. After aid and scholarships, the average net price drops to $36,553 for students receiving need-based assistance.

Net Price by Family Income (2021-2022)

Family IncomeAverage Cost
$0–$30,000$39,953
$30,001–$48,000$40,463
$48,001–$75,000$42,546
$75,001–$110,000$46,123
$110,001+$44,033
  • Food & Housing (2024-25): $14,308

Hampton University Academics

  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1
  • Small Class Sizes: 52.4% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
  • Freshman Retention Rate: 78% (indicating strong student satisfaction).

Most Popular Majors (2023 Graduates)

  1. Psychology, General – 8%
  2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General – 6%
  3. Broadcast Journalism – 6%
  4. Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions & Contracts Management – 5%
  5. Architecture – 4%
  6. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration – 4%
  7. Exercise Science & Kinesiology – 4%
  8. Biochemistry – 3%
  9. Business Administration, Management & Operations, Other – 3%
  10. Political Science & Government, General – 3%

Hampton University Student Life

  • Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2023): 3,255
    • Gender Distribution: 32.3% male, 67.7% female
  • Housing: 67% live on campus (university-owned/affiliated housing), 30% live off-campus.
  • Athletics: NCAA Division I

Student Body Stats

  • Total Enrollment (Fall 2023): 3,650
    • Undergraduate: 3,255
    • Graduate: 395
  • Pell Grant Recipients (2022-2023): 39%

Hampton University Campus

The university provides various student services, including:

  • Tutoring, placement services, daycare, health services, and health insurance.
  • Campus security features:
    • 24/7 foot and vehicle patrols
    • Emergency phones
    • Well-lit pathways
    • Controlled dorm access (key/security card)

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