Hampden-Sydney College
Liberal arts college · Hampden-Sydney, VA · 946 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
41%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1030–1250
ACT (middle 50%)
23–28
Average net price
$26,626
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$75,676
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
63%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hampden-Sydney College?
Hampden-Sydney College accepts about 41 of every 100 applicants (41%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1030 and 1250 on the SAT. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1030, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–28.
The latest federal data says Hampden-Sydney College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hampden-Sydney College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hampden-Sydney College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $75,676 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,626 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $57,040 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$57,040
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$57,040
- Room & board$17,740
- Total cost of attendance$75,676
- Average net price after grants$26,626
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, History, Biology.
Hampden-Sydney College FAQ
- What is Hampden-Sydney College's acceptance rate?
- 41% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Hampden-Sydney College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1030–1250. Aim for 1250 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Hampden-Sydney College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–28.
- Is Hampden-Sydney College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hampden-Sydney College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hampden-Sydney College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hampden-Sydney College cost?
- About $75,676 a year before aid; $26,626 on average after grants.
- What is Hampden-Sydney College's FAFSA school code?
- 003713. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hampden-Sydney College receives your information.
- What is Hampden-Sydney College's graduation rate?
- 63% of students finish within six years.
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