Hampden-Sydney College Admission
Acceptance Rate
40.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.77%
Freshmen Enrollment
296
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,177 students have applied and 1,300 students have allowed to admit to Hampden-Sydney College (Acceptance rate: 40.92%). HSC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.77 % where 296 students have finally enrolled out of 1,300 admitted students.
HSC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Saint Johns University and DePauw University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.23%).
HSC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 17.75%).
How to Apply to Hampden-Sydney College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply HSC. HSC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.hsc.edu/admission-and-financial-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.hsc.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hsc.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.hsc.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/consumer-information/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.hsc.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/types-of-aid/veterans-benefits |
| Disability Service | https://www.hsc.edu/academics/academic-services/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at HSC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Hampden-Sydney College is 1,180 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 1,327). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | 1,180 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,327 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hampden-Sydney College, 22 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 580 | 610 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,180 | 1,250 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Hampden-Sydney College, 14 students submitted ACT scores (5% 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 26 | 28 |
HSC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hampden-Sydney College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |