Overall Hampden-Sydney College Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1000 - 1230
- ACT Scores: 21 - 27
- Average GPA: 3.4
How Hard Is It to Get into Hampden-Sydney College
Applicant Selectivity: Moderately Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Hampden-Sydney is considered moderately selective. Many accepted applicants score in the mid-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Hampden-Sydney College Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in VA
Nearby College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Bridgewater College | 49% |
| Eastern Mennonite University | 62% |
| Emory & Henry College | 76% |
| Hollins University | 61% |
| Randolph College | 81% |
| Randolph-Macon College | 66% |
| Roanoke College | 72% |
| University of Richmond | 31% |
| Virginia Military Institute | 53% |
| Washington and Lee University | 24% |
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
Male students applying for admission to Hampden-Sydney College should be prepared to submit the following information for consideration:
- (1) Application
- (2) High school official transcripts
- (3) Personal Essay from the printable online form
- (4) Reference form completed by high school teacher
- (5) Official test results from the SAT or ACT.
Optional information that prospective students may want to include are a photograph as well as any information regarding AP credits or dual enrollment courses.
Students should note that while there is no required minimum score for the standardized tests, first year students at Hampden-Sydney College have scores for these exams in the top 30%.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 3683 | 100% | 0% |
| Admitted: | 55 | 55% | 100% |
| Enrolled: | 15 | 15% | 100% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 500 - 620 |
| Math | 500 - 610 |
| Total Score: | 1000 - 1230 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 20 - 27 |
| Math | 20 - 26 |
| Composite Score: | 21 - 27 |
