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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
931
Undergraduates
928
Men - 99.6%
4
Women - 0.4%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
38% of 3,270 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 2
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.38
SAT Math
565 average
530-650 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
584 average
540-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
26 average
22-29 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$76,808
Tuition and Fees
$59,150
Room and Board
$17,658
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$49,838
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$33,000
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
100
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
21%
10-19
48%
20-29
31%
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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
0.9%
Black/African-American
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.3%
White
81%
Unknown
0.9%
International Students
0.5% from 3 countries
First-Year Students Returning
77.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
57.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
35%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
20.0%
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