Hampton University, VA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Hampton University Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity23
Retention34
Graduation16
Earnings31
Diversity2
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Hampton University
71%
Bachelor’s
15%
Associate’s
15%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism13%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education1%
Engineering3%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities9%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences7%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Hampton University
44%
Admission Rate
515
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Hampton University
$27K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $29K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Hampton University
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
43%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 35% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 43% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Hampton University
74%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 42% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 57% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 49% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 14% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Hampton University
95%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Hampton University
3,661
Undergraduates
89%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
649
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 96% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Hampton University, VA
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Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
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4 miles, W
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5 miles, NW