A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Hampton University are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Hampton University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
95%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 113% more female students than male students enrolled at Hampton University with a gender ratio of 7% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Hampton University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
126
|
| Women |
268
|
Hampton University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 83% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
17%
|
| Out of State |
78%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232265 IPEDS survey data for Hampton University.
Last updated February 24, 2025