Hampton University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Hampton University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,290 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1868 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Hampton, Virginia.

Hampton University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Hampton University you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
81
Hampton University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 81 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Hampton University is fair at 77% (above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Hampton University is average - 60%. Around 6% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Hampton University is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high - about $26,200 annually. The additional fees at Hampton University beyond tuition are about $3,000, which makes it a total of $29,200 annually.

Read the details about Hampton University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
According to recent data, 15,009 applications were submitted and 11,177 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Hampton University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Hampton University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hampton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Hampton University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, around $6,800 annually.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Hampton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Hampton University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hampton University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey Way
Hampton, Virginia
23668-0099, USA
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