Hampton UniversityFacts & Information

Hampton University, founded in 1868, is an historically black, private liberal arts university, dedicated to the promotion of learning, the building of character and the preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasizes science, business and liberal arts. Programs are offered through the Schools of Business, Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts and Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Science, and through the College of Continuing Education and the Graduate College. Hampton University serves students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. From its beginning, the institution has enrolled students from five continents and many countries, including Gabon, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, China, Armenia, Great Britain and Russia. Learning is facilitated by multiple leadership opportunities and an emphasis on the development of character that values integrity, respect, decency, dignity and responsibility. Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton''s mission. In order to enhance scholarship, the faculty is engaged in writing, research and grantsmanship. Faculty, staff and students provide leadership and service to Hampton University as well as to the global community. In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities that enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive, useful manner. Its 204-acre campus, including buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located within 40 miles of Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg.