Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia 23668-0099
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Hampton University is a private institution in Hampton with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1062, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,159 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,145.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The campus was founded on the grounds of "Little Scotland", a former plantation in Elizabeth City County that is located on the Hampton River.
- •In 1861 the American Missionary Association (AMA) responded to the former slaves' need for education and hired Mary Smith Peake as its first teacher at the camp.
- •She first taught for the AMA on September 17, 1861, and was said to gather her pupils under a large oak.
- •In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was read here—the first place in the Confederate states.
- •It was first led by former Union General Samuel Chapman Armstrong.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1062
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (103)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
24
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment