Hampton University
Historically Black college or university · Hampton, VA · 3,727 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
790–1090
ACT (middle 50%)
13–22
Average net price
$25,683
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$48,132
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
64%
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 Hampton University?
Hampton University accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 790 and 1090 on the SAT. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 790, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 13–22.
The latest federal data says Hampton University 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 Hampton University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hampton University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $48,132 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,683 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 $31,512 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$31,512
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$31,512
- Room & board$14,988
- Total cost of attendance$48,132
- Average net price after grants$25,683
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Communications.
Hampton University FAQ
- What is Hampton University's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Hampton University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 790–1090. Aim for 1090 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Hampton University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 13–22.
- Is Hampton University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hampton University 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 Hampton University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hampton University cost?
- About $48,132 a year before aid; $25,683 on average after grants.
- What is Hampton University's FAFSA school code?
- 003714. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hampton University receives your information.
- What is Hampton University's graduation rate?
- 64% of students finish within six years.
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