Hampden-Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
4-year Private university
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Overview

Hampden-Sydney College is a private institution established in 1775 with rural setting located at Hampden. It is ranked 116 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $52,388. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 835. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#116 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1775
Selectivity Moderate
Size Small
835 Undergraduates
Website http://www.hsc.edu

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$66,874
Cost of Attendance
$32,402
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $45,746
Outstate Tuition Fee $45,746
Room and Board Fees $15,110
$45,983 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

40% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$30 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Oct
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
May
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$42,587 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$37,355 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $66,874
67% Students with need received Financial Aid
38.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Birthplace Scholarship
Total Worth $40,000 per year
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Cushing Scholarships
Total Worth $30,000
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria Candidates who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Venable Scholarship
Total Worth $27,500 per year
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Candidates who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Middlecourt Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000 per year
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Candidates who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Penshurst scholarship
Total Worth $20,000
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria Candidates who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Garnet & Grey scholarships
Total Worth $10,000-$17,500
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria Candidates who have demonstrated the highest levels of academic achievement are automatically considered for academic scholarships.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Eagle Scout Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000 grant per year
Details Any accepted Eagle Scout who attends Hampden-Sydney College will receive this scholarship.
Madison Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details The Madison Scholarship was established by Alumni and Friends of the College to honor one exceptional student who has excelled in the classroom during his high school career and has made a positive impact on his community.

Students

835 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
84% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
57% Students graduate within 6 years