Hampton University Review

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Hampton University is a medium, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 6,200 students enrolled. This postsecondary institution was established in 1868 and is one of the 3 schools located in Hampton, Virginia.

Hampton University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Hampton University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, doctoral degree, or first-professional degree.

Hampton University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Nursing, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Hampton University is fair at 73% (close to Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Hampton University is below average - 51%. About 6% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Hampton University is pretty decent - 17:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Hampton University is 003714. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite easy to obtain a loan at Hampton University, as 74% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $7,100.

Average tuition prices are slightly high - about $14,800 per year. The additional fees at Hampton University beyond tuition are around $1,700; this comes to a total of $16,500 per year.

Admissions Information

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

According to government data, 7,700 applications were submitted and 3,438 were accepted (45%); so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Hampton University is $35.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees; in addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to this postsecondary institution.

The graduate application fee is $35.00. The first-professional application fee is also 35 dollars.

If you want to receive more detailed information about applying to Hampton University, call this school's general information office at (757) 727-5000 or check Hampton University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Hampton University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hampton University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Hampton University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $3,900 per academic year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at Hampton University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime numbers, Hampton University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Hampton. Other cities to get an education from close to Hampton University are Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk.

Hampton University Videos

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Hampton University Location and Maps

Post Address: Hampton University, , Hampton, Virginia 23668-0099, USA
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