Applying to Hampton

Acceptance RateSAT Median
48.00% 1,078
Hampton University's acceptance rate is 48.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 12,119 students applied and 5,817 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Hampton's acceptance rate is the 7th lowest among 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,078 and the ACT score is 19 at Hampton. Hampton's SAT score ranks 27th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Hampton, recommendations is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Hampton University is 48.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.01%. 3,331 men and 8,788 women applied to Hampton and 1,632 men and 4,218 women students were accepted.
Among them, 375 men and 844 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Hampton.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Hampton
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants12,1193,3318,78800
Admitted5,8171,6324,21800
Enrolled1,22237584400
Acceptance Rate 48.00%48.99%48.00%--
Yield 21.01%22.98%20.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Hampton University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 571 students (43% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 209 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Hampton.
The median SAT score is 1,078 with 543 SAT EBRW and 535 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 626 and the 25th percentile is 400. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 457 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 12 at Hampton. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Hampton University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Hampton
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total85710781226
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing400543626
SAT Math457535600
ACT Composite121924
ACT Math131925
ACT English172226
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Hampton University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Hampton. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hampton University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Hampton Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Hampton University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Hampton.
Admission Information for Applying to Hampton
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions
Online Applicationwww.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/apply.htm
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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