Hampton University — College Profile

About

Hampton University, a prestigious historically Black university affectionately known as "Our Home by the Sea," is globally recognized for its rich legacy of leadership development and its scenic waterfront campus in Hampton, Virginia. Prospective students will find exceptional academic strength in the renowned Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, alongside top-tier programs in nursing, engineering, and business. The vibrant campus culture is defined by deep-seated traditions, active student organizations, and a tight-knit community that cultivates lifelong "Hamptonian" pride. What truly sets the university apart is its unique combination of historic landmarks, like the legendary Emancipation Oak, and cutting-edge facilities, such as the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the world’s largest free-standing cancer treatment center of its kind.

Wikipedia:Hampton University is a private, historically black, research university in Hampton, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial Institute, it was established by Black and White leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. The campus houses the Hampton University Museum, which is the oldest museum of the African diaspora in the United States and the oldest museum in the commonwealth of Virginia. First led by former Union General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, Hampton University's main campus is located on 314 acres (127 ha) in Hampton, Virginia, on the banks of the Hampton River.

Location

Hampton, VA, 23668-0099 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

ORF · Norfolk

20 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$30,592

Housing & food (on campus)$14,308

Books & supplies$1,100

Cost of attendance$46,027

Average net price$25,319

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$30,592

Housing & food (on campus)$14,308

Books & supplies$1,100

Cost of attendance$46,027

Average net price$25,319

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$32,101

$30–48k

$14,207

$48–75k

$14,305

$110k+

$31,528

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

56%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

44%

Back for yr 2

85%

Transferred

31%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

57% graduated · 35% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$42,721

10 yrs after entry$59,159

Debt

Median at graduation$25,442

Monthly payment$270

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$29.5k

90th percentile$39,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

62%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

969

R 411–558 · M 379–532

SAT middle 50%: 790–1090

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Student Body

Gender

Men 32%Women 68%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

39%

First-gen

20%

Family income

$52,556

Independent

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

Black

97%

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25

Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Lacrosse
Men's
Other Sports
Women's
Sailing
Co-ed
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$42,721

After 10 yrs

$59,159

Business Administration, Management and Operations57

Biology, General56

Psychology, General50

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness32

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities30

Journalism23

Political Science and Government23

Marketing23

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General21

Criminal Justice and Corrections17

Security Science and Technology17

Computer and Information Sciences, General14

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14

Engineering, General14

Air Transportation12

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing12

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$241M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$8,778/mo

Teaching spend

$17,152

per student

Federal loans

56%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$11M research spending · 31 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile