Hampton University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,482

4.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,428

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

62.2%

17,885 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,244

94.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.2%

519 Graduates

About

Hampton University is a higher education institution located in Hampton City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hampton University were General Psychology (42 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (39 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (33 degrees).

In 2024, 601 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hampton University. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (569 degrees), 63.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hampton University is $27,482, which is $−4,438 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hampton University is $27,482, which is $4,438 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,428.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Hampton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,482

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hampton University was $27,482. The cost of tuition at Hampton University is $−4,438 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hampton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,428

2024 Value

4.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hampton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,428. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hampton University grew by 4.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hampton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Hampton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.22% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hampton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Hampton University received 17,885 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 47.6% annual growth. Out of those 17,885 applicants, 11,133 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.2% acceptance rate.

There were 4,244 students enrolled at Hampton University in 2024. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hampton University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

11,133

Accepted Out of 17,885

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hampton University was 62.2% (11,133 admissions from 17,885 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 48.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 47.6%, while admissions grew by 90.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hampton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2024)

559

Scores Submitted (2024)

49% of enrolled first-time students at Hampton University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hampton University had a total enrollment of 4,244 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hampton University is 4,012 students and the part-time enrollment is 232. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Hampton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hampton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93.5% Black or African American, 0.636% White, 0.353% Hispanic or Latino, 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.141% Asian, and 0.0236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hampton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (66.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (0.237%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (26%) and White Female (2.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hampton University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,244 students. The full-time enrollment at Hampton University is 4,012 and the part-time enrollment is 232. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at Hampton University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hampton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hampton University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Hampton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hampton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
3,967 enrolled students
White
27 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hampton University is 93.5% Black or African American, 0.636% White, 0.353% Hispanic or Latino, 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.141% Asian, and 0.0236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 151 students (3.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 175 more women than men received degrees from Hampton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hampton University is black or african american (569 degrees awarded). There were 63.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hampton University is General Psychology (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (39 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (33 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hampton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hampton University are Physicians (417,319 people), Other managers (285,111 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,154 people), Postsecondary teachers (150,545 people), and Other Physical Scientists (119,995 people).

The most specialized majors at Hampton University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees), Communications (47 degrees), and Biology (50 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hampton University are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Hampton University are Applied Sciences (6 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees), Communications (47 degrees), and Biology (50 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hampton University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (606,907 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (441,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (412,150 people), Offices of physicians (214,617 people), and Computer Systems Design (205,195 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hampton University.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Hampton University was General Studies with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Hampton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

213

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

388

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 213 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University, which is 0.549 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (388).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hampton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University in Liberal Arts & Sciences. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University in General Psychology, which is 13 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from Hampton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
569 degrees awarded
White
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hampton University is black or african american (569 degrees awarded). There were 63.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
669 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
635 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hampton University is black or african american female (669 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (635 degrees).

Operations

Hampton University has an endowment valued at nearly $241M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.1M (4.61%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Hampton University had a total salary expenditure of 240M. Hampton University employs 163 Assistant professors, 63 Associate professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Hampton University are Male Assistant professor (87), Female Assistant professor (76), and Male Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hampton University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 93 employees, and Management with 83 employees.

Endowment

$241M

2024 Endowment

32.4%

decline from 2023

Hampton University has an endowment valued at about $241M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hampton University declined 32.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.9M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hampton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$62.3M

2024 Salaries

6.38%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hampton University paid a median of $62.3M in salaries, which represents 26% of their overall expenditure ($240M) and a 6.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 11.8% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$22.4M

Instructional Salaries

270

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hampton University paid a total of $22.4M to 270 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hampton University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 93 employees, and Management with 83 employees.

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