Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Hampden-Sydney, Virginia |
| Online | hsc.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Hampden-Sydney College, located in rural central Virginia approximately 60 miles southwest of Richmond, is one of only three remaining all-male liberal arts colleges in the United States. Founded in 1775, the historic campus features Federal and Colonial-style architecture across 1,340 acres of woodland terrain. The private liberal arts institution maintains a classical curriculum centered on rhetoric, logic, and western civilization studies, with particular strengths in economics, government, and classics programs. Students reside in traditional dormitories and fraternity houses, with nearly all undergraduates living on campus throughout their four years. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Tigers, participating in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
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Outcomes
Value
HSC- Hampden-Sydney is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1230 |
| ACT | 22/31 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,634 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $15,110 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,498 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 37% |
| History | 17% |
| Business | 11% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232256 IPEDS survey data for Hampden Sydney College.
Current students may use the Hampden Sydney College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025