Admissions Overview
The admission process at Hampden-Sydney College has a 50% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Hampden-Sydney College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
50%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
2,224
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
22%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Hampden-Sydney College has a 50% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Hampden-Sydney College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Hampden-Sydney College. About 15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,060 to 1,230. Additionally, about 3% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 22 to 31.
SAT Scores
15% of students submitted400
1600
1060 – 1230
200
800
540 – 620
200
800
520 – 610
ACT Scores
3% of students submitted1
36
22 – 31
1
36
20 – 30
1
36
21 – 30
Admission Statistics
2,224 students applied to HSC. Of those, 50% were accepted (1,115 students). Of these 1,115 accepted students, 240 chose to enroll.
2,224
Total Applicants
1,115
Students Admitted
240
Students Enrolled
50%
Acceptance Rate