Hampton University
Acceptance
62%
Avg SAT
969
Tuition
$30,592
Grad Rate (4yr)
44%
Retention
85%
Earnings
$59,159
AI Overview
Hampton University sits on Virginia's scenic waterfront, blending serious professional preparation with a tight-knit HBCU community. Students here pursue career-focused programs—architecture, journalism, and strategic communication stand out—with faculty who treat mentorship as seriously as coursework. The campus culture balances legacy and ambition: you'll find students who value both their institution's rich history and their own professional futures. Goal-oriented students who want hands-on training in a supportive, historically grounded environment will feel right at home.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$30,592
Room & Board
$14,308
Average Net Price
$25,319
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Federal Loans
56%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,442
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$59,159Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,442Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
12 graduates
$94,216
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
57 graduates
$82,252
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
23 graduates
$64,293
4 yrs after graduation
Journalism
23 graduates
$61,675
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
30 graduates
$54,437
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
17 graduates
$53,602
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
56 graduates
$49,539
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
32 graduates
$48,610
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
23 graduates
$47,479
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
50 graduates
$45,749
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
62+ programsAnd 50 more programs available
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