Hampden-Sydney, VA
Roughly 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 57% to 50% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,056 | 1,755 | 228 | 57% |
| 2020 | 1,906 | 896 | 219 | 47% |
| 2021 | 2,907 | 1,070 | 222 | 37% |
| 2022 | 3,262 | 1,298 | 279 | 40% |
| 2023 | 2,224 | 1,115 | 240 | 50% |
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Hampden-Sydney College has an acceptance rate of 50% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,115 of 2,224 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 50 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,224 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 240 enrolled.
No. Hampden-Sydney College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 57% to 50% — it has become more selective.