Hampton, VA
Competitive — only about 48 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 36% to 48% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,551 | 3,438 | 927 | 36% |
| 2020 | 10,811 | 3,892 | 630 | 36% |
| 2021 | 13,192 | 10,570 | 615 | 80% |
| 2022 | 15,015 | 6,859 | 867 | 46% |
| 2023 | 12,119 | 5,850 | 1,207 | 48% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,234 of 8,788 women and 1,616 of 3,331 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| 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 |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Hampton University has an acceptance rate of 48% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,850 of 12,119 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Competitive — only about 48 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,119 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,207 enrolled.
No. Hampton University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 36% to 48% — it has become less selective.