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Hampden-Sydney College
About 41 in 100 applicants get into Hampden-Sydney College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Hampden-Sydney College anchors the college town of Hampden-Sydney, VA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. Hampden-Sydney College enrolls men only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Managerial Economics, where graduates median $87,835 four years out. Faculty pay averages $114,600 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 946 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1230 — near the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Hampden-Sydney College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1060–1230 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Hampden-Sydney College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hampden-Sydney College received 2,224 applications and admitted 1,115 (50.1%), with 240 enrolling.
How Hampden-Sydney College compares
| Hampden-Sydney College | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 40.9% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $54,550 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,640 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hampden-Sydney College student earns $67,640 — 27% above the Virginia median of $53,453 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Hampden-Sydney College lists tuition at $54,550 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Hampden-Sydney College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $54,550 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 946 undergraduates, Hampden-Sydney College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
62.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 38% don't — ask a Hampden-Sydney College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Hampden-Sydney College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $87,835 |
| Economics | $68,795 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,731 |
| Biology, General | $62,515 |
| History | $48,625 |
Median earnings for these 5 Hampden-Sydney College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,640 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Hampden-Sydney College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Hampden-Sydney College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 40.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Hampden-Sydney College's acceptance rate?
50.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,115 admitted from 2,224 applicants.
How much does Hampden-Sydney College cost?
At Hampden-Sydney College, published tuition is $54,550 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hampden-Sydney College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hampden-Sydney College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,640 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- University of Lynchburg — 43% admitted
- Regent University — 38.1% admitted
- Bluefield University — 59.3% admitted
- Averett University — 56.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.