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Hampton University student guide: campus events and game days, $25,319 average net price, 57% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.

Fast facts about Hampton University

Founded
1868
Teams
Hampton Pirates and Lady Pirates
Division
NCAA Division I

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

Landmarks at Hampton University

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What's on at Hampton University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

Hampton University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates3,727
Admitted62%
Average net price$25,319per year, after aid
Total cost$46,027per year, before aid
Graduation rate57%
Return for year two85%
Median earnings$59,15910 years after starting
Median debt$25,442at graduation
Students per teacher15 to 1
Average SAT969

Most popular majors

  1. Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 57 reported graduates$47,754median pay a year after
  2. Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 56 reported graduates$22,829median pay a year after
  3. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 50 reported graduates$23,704median pay a year after
  4. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 32 reported graduates$26,334median pay a year after
  5. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree · 30 reported graduates$26,674median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released Invalid Date. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

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How much does Hampton University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,319 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $46,027 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at Hampton University?

57% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 85% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Hampton University?

62% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 969. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at Hampton University?

Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Biology, General (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do Hampton University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $59,159. Source: College Scorecard.

When was Hampton University founded?

Hampton University was founded in 1868. Source: Wikidata.

What is there to see at Hampton University?

Landmarks at Hampton University include Armstrong Stadium (stadium), Hampton Convocation Center (arena).

Where is Hampton University?

200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA, about 12 miles from Norfolk.

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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.

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