Hampton University

Hampton University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Hampton, Virginia. Hampton University was founded in 1868 and now enrolls around 3,516 students a year, including 3,063 undergrads. Hampton University offers on-campus housing for up to 2,748 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hampton University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Hampton University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Hampton University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Hampton University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Hampton University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Hampton University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Hampton University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Hampton University for Fall 2022 is March 1.

2021 Hampton University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	36%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	75%
Tuition	$26,198

Is Hampton University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Hampton University offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Hampton University

It is moderately difficult to get into Hampton University. Hampton University admitted 36% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 10,811 students applied to Hampton University and 3,892 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hampton University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Hampton University, around 69% return for their sophomore year. Hampton University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 60%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Hampton University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Hampton University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $280.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $16,612 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hampton University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Hampton University meets 50% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,293 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $31,359 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Hampton University. Based on this information, how does Hampton University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Hampton University a good school for you?

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Where is Hampton University?

Hampton University is located in the urban setting of Hampton, Virginia, less than an hour from Norfolk.

If you want to see Hampton University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64 to Hampton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newport News/Williamsburg International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hampton University and Hampton are like without leaving home.

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