More selective than 70% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
47% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hampton University 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 Hampton University, 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 | 2.7–3.7 | 901–1104 | 16–23 | — |
| Fall 2025 | 2.8–3.7 | 893–1104 | 16–23 | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. Entering freshmen 1163; reporting SAT 899, ACT 203, GPA 1163 Entering freshmen 1122; reporting SAT 788, ACT 201, GPA 1112
Hampton University 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 | 411 | 558 |
| SAT math | 379 | 532 |
| ACT composite | 13 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 790 | 1090 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hampton University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 411–558 | 379–532 | 13–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 48% | 400–626 | 457–600 | 12–24 | 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 Hampton University compared with other Virginia colleges?
Hampton University has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | Hampton University | 62% | 57% | $25,319 |
| 14 | Hollins University | 68% | 65% | $20,896 |
| 15 | Virginia Military Institute | 71% | 76% | $17,113 |
| 16 | James Madison University | 72% | 80% | $23,322 |
| 17 | Virginia Wesleyan University | 73% | 42% | $19,676 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at Hampton University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hampton University admissions questions
What is the Hampton University acceptance rate?
Hampton University accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,850 of 12,119 applicants were admitted.
Does Hampton University require the SAT or ACT?
Hampton University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 47% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hampton University?
The middle 50% of Hampton University enrolled first-year students scored 790–1090 on the SAT and 13–22 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 Hampton University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,207 of 5,850).
Is Hampton University getting harder to get into?
Hampton University accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 48% 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 Hampton University overview