Overview

Hampden-Sydney College is a 4-year institution located in Hampden-Sydney, VA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 667
Hampden-Sydney, VA  23943-0667
United States

Contact Dean Jason Ferguson
Dean of Admissions
Email: hsapp@hsc.edu
Phone: 434-223-6327
Fax: 434-223-6346

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/managerial Economics
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,907

Applied

1,070

Accepted

851

Enrolled

Female Admissions

20

Females Applied

2

Females Accepted

10%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,887

Males Applied

1,068

Males Accepted

37%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.53

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	April 15th
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	October 15th	December 1st
Transfer	July 1st	July 31st

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,188

Private

Fees

2,552

Full-time student fees

14,634

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

40,245

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,587

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

51,453

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,557

Avg. Loan Aid

22,440

Avg. Grant Aid

37,355

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

33%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

851

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

28%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.58%
Black or African American	7.17%
White or Caucasian	81.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	0.71%
Two or more races	3.76%
Other	1.88%

Gender

Male (99.53%)

Female (0.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	95%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Greek Weekend and Macon Week/Midwinters

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Republican Society, Pre-Health Society, Outdoors Club, Tiger Athletic Club and Pre-Law Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery			No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

104

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 83

Part-time - 21

Male - 66

Female - 38