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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.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
No, men only
946
Undergraduates
946
Men - 100%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
41% of 3,177 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 2
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.42
SAT Math
565 average
510-610 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
584 average
520-640 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
26 average
23-28 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$75,764
Tuition and Fees
$57,040
Room and Board
$17,434
Average Percent of Need Met
89%
Average Freshman Award
$45,976
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,236
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
98
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Hampden-Sydney Population
1,450
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
98% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Tiger
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
27% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
1.1%
Black/African-American
6.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.6%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
79.3%
Unknown
1.1%
International Students
0.5% from 3 countries
First-Year Students Returning
83.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
54.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
35%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
20.0%
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