Overview

Hampden-Sydney College is a 4-year institution located in Hampden-Sydney, VA.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 667
Hampden-Sydney, VA  23943-0667
United States

Contact Dean Jason Ferguson
Dean of Admissions
Email: hsapp@hsc.edu
Phone: 434-223-6327
Fax: 434-223-6346

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science	×	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other	×	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Economics, Other	×	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism	×	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,270

Applied

1,227

Accepted

931

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3

Females Applied

1

Females Accepted

33%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,267

Males Applied

1,226

Males Accepted

38%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 21st	No
Other early decision plan	October 15th	November 29th	No
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	584	540	660
SAT Math	565	530	650
ACT Composite	26	22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,981

Private

Fees

3,169

Full-time student fees

17,658

Room & board

Financial Aid

48,688

Avg. Financial Aid Package

49,838

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

74,876

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,108

Avg. Loan Aid

29,682

Avg. Grant Aid

46,011

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

42%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

931

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

38%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.39%
Black or African American	5.84%
White or Caucasian	80.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	0.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.32%
Two or more races	4.44%
Other	0.87%

Gender

Male (99.57%)

Female (0.43%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	98%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Winter Ball and Greek Week Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Multicultural Student Union; Tiger Athletic Club

Most popular organizations:
Multicultural Student Union, Tiger Athletic Club, Ducks Unlimited, Weight-Lifting Club and Fly Fishing Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

121

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 100

Part-time - 21

Male - 81

Female - 40