Hampton University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hampton, VA
3.8 6 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

4,244

Location Hampton, Virginia
Website hamptonu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Hampton University, located along the Virginia Peninsula near the Chesapeake Bay, sits on a historic waterfront campus approximately 75 miles southeast of Richmond. Founded in 1868 during Reconstruction as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, the private university was established to educate freed slaves and became one of the nation's leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The campus features notable Victorian-era architecture, including the National Historic Landmark Memorial Church, and maintains a selective undergraduate admission process. Hampton offers comprehensive programs across five professional schools and seven academic colleges, with particular strengths in business, engineering, nursing, and journalism, while requiring all students to live on campus for their first three years. The Hampton Pirates compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Colonial Athletic Association.

Hampton University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Hampton University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Hampton University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Learn how rankings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 790/1090
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 13/22
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

62.2%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 10.3%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Low

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,592

Costs for Hampton University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,592
Books and Supplies		$1,100
Other Fees		$3,110
Room and Board		$14,308
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,800
Total One Year Cost		$51,910

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hampton University are Business, Psychology, and Health Professions. 28% of students major in Business, 13% in Psychology, and 10% in Health Professions.