Hampton University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,198

2022 Average Net Price

$32,421

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.87%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

74.5%

15,009 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,286

91.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

45.5%

578 Graduates

About

Hampton University is a higher education institution located in Hampton city, VA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hampton University were General Psychology (65 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (53 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (43 degrees).

In 2022, 836 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hampton University. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (781 degrees), 28.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hampton University is $26,198, which is $2,202 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Hampton University is $26,198, which is $2,202 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,421.

In 2022, 74% of undergraduate students attending Hampton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,198

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Hampton University was $26,198. The cost of tuition at Hampton University is $2,202 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$32,421

2022 Value

2.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Hampton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,421. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Hampton University grew by 2.36%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$12,636

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hampton University was of $12,636 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.00396% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hampton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Hampton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 72.1% with respect to 2021, when 43% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hampton University was 3.87%, which represents 45 out of the 1164 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Hampton University received 15,009 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 13.8% annual growth. Out of those 15,009 applicants, 11,177 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,286 students enrolled at Hampton University in 2022. 54% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hampton University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.76%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

11,177

Accepted Out of 15,009

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hampton University was 74.5% (11,177 admissions from 15,009 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 80.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 13.8%, while admissions grew by 5.74%..

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

54%

Submission Percentage (2022)

466

Scores Submitted (2022)

54% of enrolled first-time students at Hampton University in 2022 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 3,286 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Hampton University is 3,001 students and the part-time enrollment is 285. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Hampton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hampton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94.6% Black or African American, 1.55% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.791% Asian, 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0304% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hampton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (65.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (32%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (0.529%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (59.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.8%) and White Female (3.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hampton University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,286 students. The full-time enrollment at Hampton University is 3,001 and the part-time enrollment is 285. This means that 91.3% of students enrolled at Hampton University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

77%

2022 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2022)

Black or African American
3,107 enrolled students
White
51 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
33 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hampton University is 94.6% Black or African American, 1.55% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.791% Asian, 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0304% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 304 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 (781 degrees awarded). There were 28.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hampton University is General Psychology (65 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (53 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (43 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (8 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 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 (444,311 people), Other managers (258,947 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (221,629 people), Postsecondary teachers (190,945 people), and Police officers (157,960 people).

The most specialized majors at Hampton University in 2022 are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), and Psychology (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Hampton University are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (71 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), and Psychology (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (687,214 people), Elementary & secondary schools (621,096 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (496,115 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (415,661 people), and Outpatient care centers (278,812 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.

Most Common (2022)

General Psychology
65 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hampton University was General Psychology with 65 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

266

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

570

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 266 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University, which is 0.467 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (570).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.808 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University in General Psychology, which is 6.44 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 44% of students graduating from Hampton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Hampton University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
781 degrees awarded
White
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hampton University is black or african american (781 degrees awarded). There were 28.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (27 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
536 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
245 degrees awarded
White Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hampton University is black or african american female (536 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (245 degrees).

Operations

Hampton University has an endowment valued at nearly $351M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−19%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Hampton University had a total salary expenditure of 195M. Hampton University employs 112 Assistant professors, 61 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Hampton University are Male Assistant professor (56), Female Assistant professor (56), and Male Associate professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hampton University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 99 employees, Management, with 88 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

Endowment

$351M

2022 Endowment

7.67%

decline from 2021

Hampton University has an endowment valued at about $351M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Hampton University declined 7.67% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $304M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.1M

2022 Salaries

11.8%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Hampton University paid a median of $49.1M in salaries, which represents 25.2% of their overall expenditure ($195M) and a 11.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.4M

Instructional Salaries

217

Number of Employees

In 2022, Hampton University paid a total of $15.4M to 217 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

112 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

99 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hampton University were Assistant professor with 112 employees, Associate professor with 61 employees, and Professor with 25 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hampton University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 99 employees, Management with 88 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hampton University was Male Assistant professor with 56 employees, Female Assistant professor with 56 employees, and Male Associate professor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hampton University.

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