Hampton University Virginia

Historically Black University in Hampton, Virginia, with Research 2 classification and 3,649 students.

College statistics

Address:
200 William R. Harvey Way
Hampton, VA
23668
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.hamptonu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$27,482
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,482
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$41,790
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$41,790
Room and Board:
$14,308
Total Student Enrollment:
3,649
Acceptance Rate:
48.3%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
626
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
600
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
24
Endowment (End of Year):
$241,215,124
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Hampton University is a private, historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, serving a suburban area near the coast. Founded with a mission to educate African American students, the institution has evolved into a research-focused comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines.

The university enrolls 3,649 students and charges $27,482 in annual tuition. The total cost of attendance is $41,790 for both in-state and out-of-state students. Admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 48.3 percent. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 626 on the SAT Reading section and 600 on the SAT Math section, with an ACT Composite score of 24 at that level.

The institution holds Research 2 status, reflecting significant research spending and doctoral production alongside its primary focus on undergraduate education in business, management, marketing, and related fields. The 6-year graduation rate and other retention metrics are important factors to explore when evaluating the school's student support services. Prospective students should visit www.hamptonu.edu/ to learn more about academic programs and campus life.