Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, VA · Rural |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 946 |
| Acceptance rate | 41% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1040–1310 · 22% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1000–1270 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 23–29 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $70,325 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Oct 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- EAII: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Business, History, Biology, English.
Strongest majors at Hampden-Sydney College
- History at Hampden-Sydney College: #168 of 692 schools, score 65/100, about 20 graduates a year
- Economics at Hampden-Sydney College: #169 of 683 schools, score 67/100, about 54 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Hampden-Sydney College: #193 of 687 schools, score 67/100, about 25 graduates a year
- Biology at Hampden-Sydney College: #266 of 692 schools, score 61/100, about 25 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Hampden-Sydney College: #254 of 650 schools, score 58/100, about 33 graduates a year
Hampden-Sydney College campus map
On campus
Lewis C. Everett Stadium, Bortz Library, Kirby Field House, Gammon Gymnasium, Johns Auditorium, Esther Atkinson Museum.
Around campus
- Groceries: Tiger's Corner
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