Hampden-Sydney College
PrivateHampden-Sydney, VA
Hampden-Sydney College, in Hampden-Sydney, VA, is a private very small school, enrolling around 946 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 41% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business/Managerial Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $87,835/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hampden-Sydney College's acceptance rate?
Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA admits approximately 41% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Hampden-Sydney College?
Admitted students at Hampden-Sydney College typically score between 1030–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Hampden-Sydney College?
Admitted students at Hampden-Sydney College typically score between 23–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Hampden-Sydney College cost?
Hampden-Sydney College's total cost of attendance is reported at $70,325 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Hampden-Sydney College?
Hampden-Sydney College's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Hampden-Sydney College require students to live on campus?
No -- Hampden-Sydney College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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