Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 41%
Hampden - Sydney College is a private university in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. Hampden - Sydney College was founded in 1775 and enrolls 899 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 899 |
| Campus Setting | rural |
| Admission rate | 41% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $52,388 |
| Out-of-State | $52,388 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to HSC, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 580 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 | 28 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending H-SC.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $49,754 | $49,754 |
| Fees | $2,634 | $2,634 |
| Room and Board | $15,110 | $15,110 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $68,498 | $68,498 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business/Managerial Economics | 43 | ||
| Economics, General | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | ||
| History, General | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release