HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admission Requirements
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HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admission Overview
HSC- Hampden-Sydney admission requirements are competitive. Last year HSC- Hampden-Sydney admitted 40.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (A-) and SAT 1030-1250 / ACT 23-28. HSC- Hampden-Sydney is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
HSC- Hampden-Sydney is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
HSC- Hampden-Sydney Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Hampden Sydney College
Acceptance Rate
The HSC- Hampden-Sydney acceptance rate is 40.9%. Last year, 1,300 of 3,177 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia and the 172nd lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into HSC- Hampden-Sydney and can you get accepted?
HSC- Hampden-Sydney is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Hampden Sydney College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
HSC- Hampden-Sydney GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.53Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.53
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at HSC- Hampden-Sydney typically have around a 3.53 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. HSC- Hampden-Sydney is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #24 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
HSC- Hampden-Sydney SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1030-1250Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 510
- Composite 1030
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 640
- Math 610
- Composite 1250
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at HSC- Hampden-Sydney typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1250) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. HSC- Hampden-Sydney ranks #21 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1250
SAT policy
HSC- Hampden-Sydney is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1140 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
HSC- Hampden-Sydney ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 21
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 28
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at HSC- Hampden-Sydney typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. HSC- Hampden-Sydney places #17 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to HSC- Hampden-Sydney without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
71% of Hampden Sydney College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Hampden Sydney College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Hampden Sydney College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
HSC- Hampden-Sydney is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 40.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.53 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1030-1250); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Hampden Sydney College often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232256.
GPA calculator: Hampden Sydney College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026