Hampton University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
48.27%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
867
SAT Scores
1,078
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,009 students have applied and 11,177 students have allowed to admit to Hampton University (Acceptance rate: 74.47%). Hampton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 7.76 % where 867 students have finally enrolled out of 11,177 admitted students.
Hampton acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Regent University and Liberty University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.62%).
Hampton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 15.47%).
How to Apply to Hampton University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hampton. Hampton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/apply.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/financialaid |
| Veterans Tuition | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/financialaid/military.cfm |
| Athletic | oar.hamptonu.edu/page/Student-RighttoKnow-Act |
| Disability Service | www.hamptonu.edu/compliance/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hampton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Hampton University is 1,078 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hampton University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,103). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton University | 1,078 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,103 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hampton University, 466 students submitted SAT scores (54% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,078 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 520 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 510 | 600 |
| Total | 840 | 1,030 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Hampton University, 158 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 22 | 27 |
| English | 16 | 22 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
Hampton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hampton University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |