C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, VA Hampden-Sydney, founded in 1776, is a private, liberal arts college for men. Its 660-acre campus, including Federal style architecture, is located 65 miles southwest of Richmond. Web Site www.hsc.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational No, men only Undergraduate Students 1,027 Women 2 (0.2%) Men 1,025 (99.8%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 56% of 3,403 applicants were admitted Yes Yes March 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.56 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 560 average 510-615 range of middle 50% 550 average 500-615 range of middle 50% 530 average 460-570 range of middle 50% 25 average 21-28 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $61,170 Tuition and Fees $43,940 Room and Board $13,420 Average Percent of Need Met 81% Average Freshman Award $31,743 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $34,344
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 33% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Hampden-Sydney Population 1,450 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Richmond, Lynchburg, Charlottesville Freshmen are guaranteed housing 100% of freshmen, 95% of all students NCAA Division III Tiger 34% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 82.6% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 60.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 44% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14.0% 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 3.7% Hispanic/Latino 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.5% White 2.1% Unknown 0.6% from 9 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 3 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required March 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not used if submitted Scores Due in Admissions Office March 1 Recommended March 1 Not used if submitted Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address PO Box 859 City, State, Zip Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943 Phone (434) 223-6120 Fax (434) 223-6346 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered hsapp@hsc.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 15 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered December 1 Yes Early Action Deadline December 15, January 15 Early Action Notification February 15 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline March 1 Application Fee $30 Fee may be reduced or waived if student applies online. Check with Admissions Office. Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available April 15 May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 56% of 3,403 applicants were admitted 56% of 3,403 applicants were admitted 305 (16%) of 1,892 admitted students enrolled 283 (15%) of 1,892 admitted students enrolled 32% of 197 applicants were admitted 60% of 2615 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 27% Score of 500-600 46% Score of 400-500 22% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 9% Score of 600-700 21% Score of 500-600 45% Score of 400-500 24% Score of 300-400 1% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 17% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 32% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% 560 average 510-615 range of middle 50% 550 average 500-615 range of middle 50% 530 average 460-570 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.56 3.75 and Above 38% 3.50-3.74 21% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 14% 2.50-2.99 10% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 15% Score of 24-29 41% Score of 18-23 40% Score of 12-17 4% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 25 average 21-28 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 10% Top quarter: 40% Top half: 77% Bottom half: 23% National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 1% Class President 1% Student Gov. Officer 12%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $61,170 Tuition and Fees $43,940 Room and Board $13,420 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,810 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Final deadline May 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003713 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 81% Average Award $31,743 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 241 (82.3%) of freshmen 198 (79.7%) of applicants 198 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 60 (19.5%) of aid recipients Received by 197 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $28,603 Received by 145 (83.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,484 Received by 52 (16.0%) of aid recipients 82 (34.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $20,519 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79% Average Award $32,430 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 754 (74.4%) of undergraduates 659 (87.4%) of applicants 659 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 147 (17.5%) of aid recipients Received by 658 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $28,432 Received by 496 (80.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,369 Received by 117 (13.6%) of aid recipients 350 (35.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,333
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 68% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $34,344 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Home Economics, International Studies, Premedicine, Biological Sciences, Education Music Leadership Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available $1,272
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature Applied Mathematics, General Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biophysics Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Computer Science Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Economics, General English Language and Literature, General Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature German Language and Literature History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies International Relations and Affairs Latin Language and Literature Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics, General Philosophy Physics, General Physics, Other Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Religion/Religious Studies Spanish Language and Literature
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Social sciences, Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, History Engineering Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 33% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 529,477 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 200 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Hampden-Sydney Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size 1,450 Richmond, Lynchburg, Charlottesville Small town 1,340 acres Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station 65 mile(s) from campus in Richmond 6 mile(s) from campus in Farmville Weather Nearest Train Station 65 mile(s) from campus in Richmond Temperature 24.7 average low in January, 82.6 average high in September Rain 114 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 5% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, fraternity/sorority housing 100% of freshmen, 95% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Tiger Garnet and grey Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x Cross-Country Running x Football x Golf x Lacrosse x Soccer x Swimming And Diving x Tennis x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports crew, fencing, riflery, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook 34% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,027 No, men only Women 2 (0.2%) Men 1,025 (99.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,027 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 3.7% Hispanic/Latino 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.5% White 2.1% Unknown 0.6% from 9 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 82.6% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 60.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 65.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 65.9% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 44% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14.0% $45,125 per year Disciplines Pursued Business 20% Law 6% Medicine 7% Education 1% Other 3% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018