Hampton University Admission
Acceptance Rate
62.25%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.30%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,147
SAT Scores
952
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 17,885 students have applied and 11,133 students have allowed to admit to Hampton University (Acceptance rate: 62.25%). Hampton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.30 % where 1,147 students have finally enrolled out of 11,133 admitted students.
Hampton 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 Shenandoah University and Marymount University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.06%).
Hampton 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 14.13%).
How to Apply to Hampton University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hampton. Hampton offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/apply.htm |
| Financial Aid | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/financialaid |
| Veterans Tuition | www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/financialaid/military.cfm |
| Athletic | oar.hamptonu.edu/page/Student-RighttoKnow-Act |
| Disability Service | www.hamptonu.edu/compliance/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hampton 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 Hampton University is 952 and the average ACT score is 19. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton University | 952 | 19 |
| 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 Hampton University, 559 students submitted SAT scores (49% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 952 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 | 411 | 492 | 558 |
| Mathematics | 379 | 460 | 532 |
| Total | 790 | 952 | 1,090 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Hampton University, 188 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 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 | 13 | 19 | 22 |
| English | 13 | 18 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 16 | 19 |
Hampton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hampton University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| 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 | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |