Overview

Hampden-Sydney College is a 4-year institution located in Hampden-Sydney, VA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 667
Hampden-Sydney, VA  23943-0667
United States

Contact Dean Jason Ferguson
Dean of Admissions
Email: hsapp@hsc.edu
Phone: 434-223-6327
Fax: 434-223-6346

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,226

Applied

1,115

Accepted

876

Enrolled

Male Admissions

2,226

Males Applied

1,115

Males Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	March 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 21st	No
Other early decision plan	October 12th	Not reported	No
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	620
SAT Math		520	610
ACT Composite		22	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

51,808

Private

Fees

2,742

Full-time student fees

16,732

Room & board

8,332

Room only

Financial Aid

45,298

Avg. Financial Aid Package

45,976

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

61,577

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,657

Avg. Loan Aid

26,038

Avg. Grant Aid

42,214

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89.44%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

34%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

876

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

35%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.39%
Black or African American	8.22%
White or Caucasian	77.85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	4.91%
Other	1.03%

Gender

Male (99.89%)

Female (0.11%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Greek Weekend and Macon Week/Midwinters

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Republican Society, Pre-Health Society, Outdoors Club, Tiger Athletic Club and Pre-Law Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

106

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 93

Part-time - 13

Male - 71

Female - 35