Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003713
- Phone: (540) 423-9030
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.43%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$26,983Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Hampden – Sydney College
Also known as HSC, Hampden-Sydney, H-SC
2130 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA
Hampden - Sydney College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at HSC.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs HSC offers:
- Social Sciences
- History
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common scores among applicants accepted to HSC are between 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 1470 to 1790 on the SAT. HSC has an acceptance rate of around 55% of which only 24% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at hsc.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The mascot for HSC is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA.
Students can visit the Hampden - Sydney College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Hampden – Sydney College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Hampden – Sydney College is about 1,100. The student body is made up of 100% undergraduate students and 32% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $45,000-$53,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,400-$1,700 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus housing and meals is listed to be around $16,000, the price includes nineteen meals each week
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $26,635 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 63% | $9,006 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Hampden – Sydney College may provide student services including:- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hampden – Sydney College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Football (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Hampden – Sydney College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003713
- Phone: (540) 423-9030
- School Homepage