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Hampden Sydney College

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Hampden-Sydney, VA
  • 4.5 2 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

946
Hampden Sydney College overview
Hampden Sydney College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Hampden-Sydney College, located in rural central Virginia approximately 60 miles southwest of Richmond, is one of only three remaining all-male liberal arts colleges in the United States. Founded in 1775, the historic campus features Federal and Colonial-style architecture across 1,340 acres of woodland terrain. The private liberal arts institution maintains a classical curriculum centered on rhetoric, logic, and western civilization studies, with particular strengths in economics, government, and classics programs. Students reside in traditional dormitories and fraternity houses, with nearly all undergraduates living on campus throughout their four years. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Tigers, participating in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

HSC- Hampden-Sydney is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    8 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    10 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Hampden Sydney College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1250
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/28
  • GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

40.9%
Hampden Sydney College applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 22.8%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$54,550
Costs for Hampden Sydney College
Fee Cost
Tuition $54,550
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $2,742
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $16,732
Budget for Other Expenses $3,144
Total One Year Cost $78,418
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

67% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hampden Sydney College are Social Sciences, History, and Business. 37% of students major in Social Sciences, 17% in History, and 11% in Business.

  • Social Sciences 37%
  • History 17%
  • Business 11%
  • Biology 7%
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies 5%
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Last updated: August 2026