10 Interesting Facts about Hampden-Sydney College
- Hampden-Sydney College is a private liberal arts college located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, United States.
- It was founded in 1775, making it one of the oldest colleges in the United States and the last remaining all-male college in Virginia.
- The college offers undergraduate programs in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and pre-professional programs.
- Hampden-Sydney College has a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 10:1, ensuring small class sizes and close interactions between students and faculty members.
- The campus of Hampden-Sydney College spans over 1,300 acres and features a blend of historic and modern buildings, including the Venable Hall and the Kirk Athletic Center.
- The college’s athletic teams, known as the Tigers, compete in NCAA Division III as part of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
- Hampden-Sydney College places a strong emphasis on the development of character and leadership skills, with a dedicated focus on the “Gentleman’s Code.”
- Notable alumni of Hampden-Sydney College include former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jon Meacham.
- The college offers a unique Rhetoric Program, which emphasizes written and oral communication skills across the curriculum.
- Hampden-Sydney College has a long-standing tradition and rich history, rooted in its commitment to providing a rigorous liberal arts education in a close-knit and values-oriented community.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
47%
| SAT Range | 1040-1220 |
| ACT Range | 20-28 |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Accepts Common App | Yes |
Tuition & Fee
| Tuition | 49,754 |
| Room and Board | |
| Double Room/5 Meal Plan (For commuter students or those living in the Dishman or Melvin houses) | 9,490 |
| Double Room/15 Meal Plan | 14,734 |
| Double Room/19 Meal Plan | 15,110 |
| Single Room/5 Meal Plan (For commuter students or those living in the Dishman or Melvin houses) | 12,110 |
| Single Room/15 Meal Plan | 17,354 |
| Single Room/19 Meal Plan | 17,730 |
| Comprehensive Fee | 2,634 |
| Special Fees | |
| Course Overload, per credit hour (over 19) | 1,557 |
| Part-time and Special Students, per credit hour (fewer than 12) | 1,557 |
| Reissue of Student I. D. | 20 |
| Late Payment Fee | 125 |
| Parking Permit/Registration Fee | 322 |
| International Student Health Insurance (F-1 Visa-Holders) per year | 2,900 |
All programs
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Economics & Business
Engineering Physics
English
Foreign Affairs
French
German
Government
Greek
Greek and Latin
History
Latin
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Religion
Spanish
Theatre
Visual Arts
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
876 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5
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