Overview

Hampton University is a University institution located in Hampton, VA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 204 Student Center
Hampton, VA  23668
United States

Contact Ms. Patra Johnson
Director, Freshman Studies
Email: patra.johnson@hamptonu.edu
Phone: 757-727-5901
Fax: 757-727-5095

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Restaurant/food Services Management
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health And Wellness, General
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Physical Therapy/therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Avionics Maintenance Technology/technician
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Air And Space Operations Technology
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Fire Services Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Air Traffic Controller
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Intermedia/multimedia
Music Management
Music Technology
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,127

Applied

5,850

Accepted

3,255

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,788

Females Applied

4,234

Females Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,331

Males Applied

1,616

Males Accepted

49%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 31st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	540	400	626
SAT Math	520	457	600
ACT Composite	22	12	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,198

Private

Fees

3,110

Full-time student fees

14,308

Room & board

7,446

Room only

Financial Aid

6,760

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,942

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

37,128

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,247

Avg. Loan Aid

10,199

Avg. Grant Aid

11,119

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

41.94%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

42%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,255

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

79%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.46%
Black or African American	97.54%
White or Caucasian	0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	0.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Other	0.15%

Gender

Male (32.29%)

Female (67.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	67%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Founder's Day and Convocation

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

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Student leaders, Student Union Board, Student recruitment team and Resident assistants

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
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Sailing	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Sailing	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		Division 1	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio