Hampton University
Hampton, VA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 62%
Hampton University is a private university in Hampton, Virginia. Hampton University was founded in 1868 and enrolls 4,278 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 4,278 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 62% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $29,162 |
| Out-of-State | $29,162 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Hampton University, 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 | 411 | 492 | 558 |
| SAT Math | 379 | 460 | 532 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 13 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| 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 Hampton.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $26,198 | $26,198 |
| Fees | $2,964 | $2,964 |
| Room and Board | $12,986 | $12,986 |
| Books | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $43,248 | $43,248 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 39 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 42 | 0 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 9 | 0 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 31 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 | 17 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 6 | 17 | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 19 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Journalism | 16 | ||
| Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Architecture | 15 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 0 | 14 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 11 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | 0 | |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 | 0 | |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 6 | ||
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 5 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 0 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Music Technology | 2 | ||
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 0 | 1 | |
| Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics | 0 | 1 | |
| Pharmacy | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 0 | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release