- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 411–558 reading and writing, 379–532 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 13–22 composite
- Average net price: $28,576 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Hampton University reported: an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 13–22.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hampton University reviews each application.
Hampton University GPA requirements
Hampton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hampton University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hampton University acceptance rate
Hampton University admitted 11,133 of 17,885 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hampton University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hampton, Virginia, with 3,728 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Hampton University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 411 | 492 | 558 |
| SAT Math | 379 | 460 | 532 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 13 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 | 19 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 969 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Hampton University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Hampton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,576 a year at Hampton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Hampton University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Hampton University admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Hampton University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Hampton University admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Hampton University?
A lot: Hampton University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers test scores and other tests if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Hampton University?
Hampton University's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,133 of 17,885 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Hampton University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Hampton University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hampton University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 49% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Hampton University look for?
Hampton University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Hampton University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Hampton University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 411–558 in reading and writing and 379–532 in math; ACT composite 13–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at Hampton University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,576 a year at Hampton University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Hampton University?
Yes. Hampton University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Hampton University look at legacy status?
No. Hampton University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Hampton University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hampton UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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