Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College is a private university in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, enrolling about 946 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 40.92% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,640 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $54,550
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,400 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.92% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 946 99.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.17%
- Average SAT Score: 1207
Hampden-Sydney College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hampden-Sydney College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hampden-Sydney College?
Hampden-Sydney College is located in Hampden-Sydney, VA (ZIP 23943).
Is Hampden-Sydney College public or private?
Hampden-Sydney College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Hampden-Sydney College cost?
Published tuition: $54,550.
Average net price after aid: $22,400.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,422 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,458 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,547 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,600 |
| $110,001+ | $32,133 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $218,200.
How hard is it to get into Hampden-Sydney College?
Admission rate: 40.92%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1207 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Hampden-Sydney College?
Total enrollment: 946 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hampden-Sydney College?
150%-time completion rate: 62.17%.
First-year retention: 83.7%.
What do graduates of Hampden-Sydney College earn?
Median earnings: $55,846 six years after entry; $67,640 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
22.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hampden-Sydney College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (199 completions)
- CIP 520601 (43 completions)
- Economics (23 completions)
- Social Sciences (21 completions)
- CIP 540101 (20 completions)
- General Psychology (15 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (13 completions)
- CIP 450901 (10 completions)
- Computer Science (8 completions)
- CIP 141201 (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hampden-Sydney College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.92%; completion rate 62.17%; median earnings $67,640 at 10 years; net price $22,400. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$54,550
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hampden-Sydney College was $54,550.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,400
2024 Value
In 2024 Hampden-Sydney College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,400.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,600 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,400 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$218,200 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Hampden-Sydney College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hampden-Sydney College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hampden-Sydney College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,352 | $37,352 | $24,876 |
| 2014 | $39,204 | $39,204 | $27,751 |
| 2015 | $41,730 | $41,730 | $27,154 |
| 2016 | $42,962 | $42,962 | $30,674 |
| 2017 | $43,940 | $43,940 | $31,337 |
| 2018 | $45,746 | $45,746 | $30,321 |
| 2019 | $46,890 | $46,890 | $31,227 |
| 2020 | $48,110 | $48,110 | $30,746 |
| 2021 | $49,504 | $49,504 | $24,701 |
| 2022 | $50,740 | $50,740 | $25,214 |
| 2023 | $52,388 | $52,388 | $24,668 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40.92% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1207
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hampden-Sydney College in 2024 is 946 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.84% 100% Completion Time
62.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.84% of students graduating from Hampden-Sydney College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hampden-Sydney College.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$67,640 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
654.91% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hampden-Sydney College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0601: 43 completions
Economics: 23 completions
Social Sciences: 21 completions
CIP 54.0101: 20 completions
General Psychology: 15 completions
General Biological Sciences: 13 completions
CIP 45.0901: 10 completions
Computer Science: 8 completions
CIP 14.1201: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 199 completions
Most popular programs at Hampden-Sydney College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hampden-Sydney College graduates.
About
Hampden-Sydney College is a private non-profit institution located in Hampden-Sydney, VA, offering 22 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 946 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.92%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1207. The institution maintains a 62.17% graduation rate. Approximately 22.63% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Hampden-Sydney College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Hampden-Sydney College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $54,550 and average net price is $22,400 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Hampden-Sydney College?
The admission rate is 40.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Hampden-Sydney College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Hampden-Sydney College reports midpoint SAT about 1207 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Hampden-Sydney College earn?
Median earnings are $55,846 six years after entry and $67,640 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hampden-Sydney College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hampden-Sydney College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Hampden-Sydney College?
Total enrollment is about 946 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Hampden-Sydney College public or private?
Hampden-Sydney College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hampden-Sydney, VA.
Is Hampden-Sydney College an HBCU?
No. Hampden-Sydney College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hampden-Sydney College a tribal college?
No. Hampden-Sydney College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hampden-Sydney College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hampden-Sydney College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.0%).
Is Hampden-Sydney College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hampden-Sydney College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.