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HSC- Hampden-Sydney Admission Requirements

Hampden-Sydney, Virginia

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Chances of getting into Hampden Sydney College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
37%
Admission Difficulty for Hampden Sydney College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into HSC- Hampden-Sydney and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at HSC- Hampden-Sydney is 37%.  It ranks #5 in Virginia and #125 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. HSC- Hampden-Sydney is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,070 out of 2,907 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 41 percent on standardized admission tests. Hampden Sydney College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The HSC- Hampden-Sydney application fee is $0 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hampden Sydney College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hampden Sydney College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

HSC- Hampden-Sydney SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1080-1260
Applicants Submitting SAT 
17%
SAT Scores for Hampden Sydney College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for Hampden Sydney College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1260
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Hampden Sydney College?

Hampden Sydney College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Hampden Sydney College score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1080-1260.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Hampden Sydney College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >53%
1170 to 1260 Avg + 37%-53%
1080 to 1170 Avg - 24%-37%
990 to 1080 Reach 14%-24%
Less than 990 Low <14%
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HSC- Hampden-Sydney ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
9%
ACT Scores for Hampden Sydney College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Hampden Sydney College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into HSC- Hampden-Sydney?

Hampden Sydney College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

HSC- Hampden-Sydney regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Hampden Sydney College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >58%
23 to 25 Avg + 37%-58%
22 to 23 Avg - 28%-37%
21 to 22 Reach 20%-28%
Less than 21 Low <20%
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HSC- Hampden-Sydney GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.53
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Hampden Sydney College?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into HSC- Hampden-Sydney. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Hampden Sydney College was 3.53 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Virginia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to HSC- Hampden-Sydney will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Hampden Sydney College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.84% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.55% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.19% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.93% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.67% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.82% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

71% of Hampden Sydney College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hampden Sydney College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Hampden Sydney College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 20 2,887 2,907
Accepted 2 1,068 1,070
Acceptance Rate 10% 37% 37%
Enrolled 2 220 222
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 100% 21% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hampden Sydney College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hampden Sydney College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hampden Sydney College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hampden Sydney College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Hampden Sydney College prefer SAT or ACT?

17% of students submit their SAT scores to HSC- Hampden-Sydney. 9% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Hampden Sydney College?

37% of those who apply are granted admission to HSC- Hampden-Sydney. Admission competition is high and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Hampden Sydney College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1260. 17% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Hampden Sydney College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 25. 9% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.