Hampton University
Hampton, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,855
Graduate Enrollment: 450
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 80.12%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 19.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 70.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 63.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 53.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.7%
Black: 96.3%
Hispanic: 1.2%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 96.3%
Hispanic: 1.2%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,189
In-State tuition: $29,312Out-of-State tuition: $29,312
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,986 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,285 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $77,275 (2017)
Median Family Income: $52,556 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 36.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,442 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $270 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $39,896 |
| $30k-48k | $43,139 |
| $48k-75k | $44,135 |
| $75k-110k | $39,337 |
| $110k+ | $45,439 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,442 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 44.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 53.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 61.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 29.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 33.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,152 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,933 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 37 | $26,250 | $276 | $28,348 ($2,362) | $46,581 ($3,882) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 53 | $44,851 ($3,738) | |||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 10 | $53,320 ($4,443) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | $39,365 ($3,280) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 48 | $26,000 | $276 | $32,731 ($2,728) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 54 | $27,000 | $286 | $23,994 ($2,000) | $48,438 ($4,037) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 9 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 40 | $610 | $50,862 ($4,239) | $60,716 ($5,060) | |
| Master's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 23 | $801 | $25,697 ($2,141) | $53,098 ($4,425) | |
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 59 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | $26,999 | $265 | $64,575 ($5,381) | $73,486 ($6,124) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 78 | $26,000 | $276 | $46,415 ($3,868) | $61,548 ($5,129) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | $316 | $76,529 ($6,377) | $78,230 ($6,519) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | $68,314 ($5,693) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 14 | $320 | $42,031 ($3,503) | $50,423 ($4,202) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 51 | $26,000 | $276 | $26,028 ($2,169) | $46,421 ($3,868) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | $44,590 ($3,716) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 62 | $26,000 | $273 | $24,608 ($2,051) | $43,973 ($3,664) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 34 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,836 ($2,986) | $47,540 ($3,962) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 18 | $26,250 | $276 | $36,061 ($3,005) | $41,539 ($3,462) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 32 | $23,355 | $217 | $22,821 ($1,902) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,733Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $280,598,089 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $379,992,219 (2022)