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Hampton University

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Hampton, VA

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Located in Hampton, VA, Hampton University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 3,727 undergraduates. Hampton University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 62%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $94,216/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate62%
SAT range790–1090
ACT range13–22
Undergrads3,727
Yield (admits who enroll)8%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$46,027
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,159

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

Undergrads taking federal loans56%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out43%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$49,539/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$82,252/yr
Marketing$47,479/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$61,675/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$94,216/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$54,286/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$53,602/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$54,437/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,610/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,749/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$64,293/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,150
Typical room charge$6,754
Typical board charge$6,232

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

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 Hampton University's acceptance rate?

Hampton University in Hampton, VA admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Hampton University?

Admitted students at Hampton University typically score between 790–1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Hampton University?

Admitted students at Hampton University typically score between 13–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Hampton University cost?

Hampton University's total cost of attendance is reported at $46,027 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Hampton University?

Hampton University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Hampton University require students to live on campus?

No -- Hampton University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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