Hampton University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1417 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 385 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 346 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 11 of 63 | In Virginia |
| # 1 of 2 | In Hampton |
| # 568 of 2,457 | For Remote Sensing |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
62%
Average SAT
940
Average ACT
18
Avg. cost to attend
$27,428 /y
Aid receiving
82%
Undergraduates
3,728
Graduates
516
Male:Female Ratio
32:68
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Hampton University has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 62% | 62% |
| Applicants | 17,885 | 5,050 | 12,808 |
| Admissions | 11,133 | 3,039 | 8,081 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,137 | 361 | 776 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
|---|---|
| â– Black or African American | 94% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Hampton University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Hampton University majors
Hampton University has granted 1 associate degrees across 1 programs, 439 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 81 master's across 10 programs, and 46 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hampton University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 39 | 4 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 42 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 24 | 9 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 33 | - | - |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | - | 31 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 12 | 17 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 6 | 17 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 22 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 20 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 7 | 12 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 19 | - | - |
| Finance, General | - | 18 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 18 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 16 | - | - |
| Journalism | - | 16 | - | - |
| Architecture | - | - | 15 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | - | 14 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | - | 14 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | - | 11 | - | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | - | 10 | - | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 8 | - | 2 |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | - | - | 9 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 8 | - | - |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | - | 8 | - | - |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | - | 6 | - | - |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | - | 5 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 5 | - | - |
| Business & Managerial Economics | - | 5 | - | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | - | 5 | - | - |
| Physics, General | - | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| General Studies | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | - | 4 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Chemical Engineering | - | 3 | - | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | - | 3 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 3 | - | - |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | - | 3 | - | - |
| Public Administration | - | 3 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 2 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Information Science & Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | 2 | - | - |
| Music Technology | - | 2 | - | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | - | 2 | - | - |
| Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics | - | - | - | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | - | - | 1 | - |
| Music, General | - | - | 1 | - |
| Pharmacy | - | - | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1 | 439 | 81 | 46 |
Publications & Citations
Hampton University has published 5,762 scientific papers with 213,517 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Optical Engineering, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Physics |
3,889
/ 160,625
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
3,440
/ 134,718
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
3,142
/ 136,277
|
| Environmental Science |
2,712
/ 116,110
|
| Chemistry |
2,576
/ 114,429
|
| Biology |
2,276
/ 113,975
|
| Optics |
1,968
/ 91,125
|
| Geology |
1,926
/ 96,701
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,822
/ 59,754
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,813
/ 76,876
|
| Medicine |
1,781
/ 96,168
|
| Computer Science |
1,713
/ 67,644
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,705
/ 71,880
|
| Nuclear Physics |
1,665
/ 100,128
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,423
/ 49,966
|
| Materials Science |
1,380
/ 51,100
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
1,137
/ 42,226
|
| Aerospace Engineering |
949
/ 37,202
|
| Mathematics |
894
/ 36,244
|
| Political Science |
840
/ 14,577
|
| Law |
793
/ 14,488
|
| Genetics |
770
/ 37,862
|
| Paleontology |
751
/ 56,711
|
| Psychology |
737
/ 17,985
|
| Electrical Engineering |
732
/ 43,308
|
| History |
730
/ 37,490
|
| Philosophy |
676
/ 14,232
|
| Statistics |
663
/ 34,012
|
| Molecular |
659
/ 25,727
|
| Biochemistry |
653
/ 31,805
|
| Telecommunications |
623
/ 43,598
|
| Sociology |
594
/ 9,997
|
| Ecology |
581
/ 15,168
|
| Oceanography |
567
/ 18,977
|
| Archaeology |
561
/ 35,091
|
| Remote Sensing |
550
/ 18,621
|
| Business |
542
/ 10,096
|
| Pathology |
533
/ 11,943
|
| Metallurgy |
519
/ 35,452
|
| Economics |
469
/ 9,392
|
Annual publication & citation counts
75 Notable alumni
1. Albert J. Edmonds
1942-. (aged 84)
military leader
Albert Joseph Edmonds is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as director of the Defense Information Systems Agency from 1994 to 1997. He was born in Columbus, Georgia. Edmonds was commissioned in 1964 upon graduation from the Air Force Officer Training School.
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2. Chanita Hughes-Halbert
university teacher
psychologist
medical researcher
Chanita Ann Hughes-Halbert is an American psychologist and medical researcher. She is professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina and the AT&T Distinguished Endowed Chair for Cancer Equity at the Hollings Cancer Center. She is the first woman and first African American from South Carolina elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
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3. Peter J. Carter
1845-1886 (aged 41)
politician
Peter Jacob Carter was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Northampton County from 1871 to 1879. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government. He fell ill while traveling via steamboat between Norfolk and the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and died soon thereafter; the cause of...
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4. Ben Stanley
1998-. (aged 28)
basketball player
Benjamin Alfred Stanley is an American professional basketball player for LTH CASTINGS SKOFJA LOKA of the Slovenian Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Hampton Pirates, Xavier Musketeers and the Old Dominion Monarchs.
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All 75 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1868
Motto
The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life
Colors
reflex blue, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total staff
798
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
200 William R. Harvey Way Hampton, Virginia, 23668-0099 United States
City Population
137,000
Phone
7577275000
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