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Hampton University

Hampton University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hampton, VA. It enrolls about 3,649 students and admits roughly 48% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationHampton, VA 23668
CountyHampton City
Enrollment3,649
Acceptance rate48%
Applicants / admitted12,119 / 5,850
In-state tuition & fees$29,162
Out-of-state tuition & fees$29,162
Graduation rate (150%)56%
Transfer-out rate28%
Full-time retention rate85%
Campus settingSuburb: Large
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math)400–626
ACT middle 50%12–24
Websitewww.hamptonu.edu/
Phone7577275000
ClassificationHistorically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions

About 12,119 students applied and 5,850 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,207 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $29,162 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 1,015 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 56% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Hampton University is in Hampton, VA, Hampton City. Its coordinates are 37.0199, -76.3392.

Nearby institutions

Asher Institute of Hampton 8 km · HamptonVirginia Peninsula Community College 9 km · HamptonRiverside College of Health Careers 11 km · Newport NewsLuckes Beauty Academy LLC 13 km · Newport NewsChristopher Newport University 15 km · Newport NewsOld Dominion University 15 km · Norfolk

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hampton University?

About 48% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,119 applicants.

How much does Hampton University cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $29,162 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Hampton University?

About 3,649 students are enrolled.