Hampton University

Hampton, VA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate48.3%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT857–1226
Middle-50% ACT12–24
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$32,145
Grad rate56%
Median earnings (10 yr)$59,159
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2025-11-15
Regular / Rolling2026-03-01
Application fee$60 (US) · $60 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policysometimes required
Counselor recommendationRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. Character matters at Hampton University. Describe what exhibiting good character means to you and provide specific examples of your demonstrated behavior in this regard.

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).