More selective than 82% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hampden-Sydney College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.26–4.02 | 1150–1360 | — | — |
| Fall 2025 | 3.15–4.0 | 1045–1310 | — | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. ACT omitted: 8 students reported; Entering freshmen 291; reporting SAT 32, ACT 8, GPA 289 ACT omitted: 14 students reported; Entering freshmen 250; reporting SAT 30, ACT 14, GPA 250
Hampden-Sydney College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 640 |
| SAT math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hampden-Sydney College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 41% | 520–640 | 510–610 | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 50% | 540–620 | 520–610 | 22–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hampden-Sydney College compared with other Virginia colleges?
Hampden-Sydney College has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of Richmond | 22% | 85% | $31,309 |
| 5 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | 29% | 47% | $9,210 |
| 6 | William & Mary | 34% | 89% | $19,096 |
| 7 | Regent University | 38% | 57% | $19,923 |
| 8 | Hampden-Sydney College | 41% | 62% | $22,400 |
| 9 | University of Lynchburg | 43% | 57% | $22,235 |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 55% | 86% | $24,953 |
| 11 | Averett University | 57% | 48% | $22,925 |
| 12 | Bluefield University | 59% | 18% | $25,573 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Hampden-Sydney College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hampden-Sydney College admissions questions
What is the Hampden-Sydney College acceptance rate?
Hampden-Sydney College accepts 41% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,115 of 2,224 applicants were admitted.
Does Hampden-Sydney College require the SAT or ACT?
Hampden-Sydney College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hampden-Sydney College?
The middle 50% of Hampden-Sydney College enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1250 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hampden-Sydney College?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (240 of 1,115).
Is Hampden-Sydney College getting harder to get into?
Hampden-Sydney College accepted 41% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 50% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hampden-Sydney College overview