How to Apply to Hampden-Sydney College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply HSC.
Admissionwww.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid
Online Applicationwww.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/apply
Financial Aidwww.hsc.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/hsc
Disability Servicewww.hsc.edu/academics/academic-services/academic-success/disability-policy

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at HSC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Hampden-Sydney College is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hampden-Sydney College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,310). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
HSC SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Hampden-Sydney College1,16026
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,31030
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia1,09566

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Hampden-Sydney College, 60 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530600650
Mathematics510560660
Total1,0401,160 1,310
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Hampden-Sydney College, 19 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite232629
English242529
Mathematics232727

HSC Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hampden-Sydney College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Hampden-Sydney College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted