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About Hampden-Sydney College

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Hampden-Sydney College is a private liberal arts college in Hampden-Sydney, VA, known for its mens college, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 40%, HSC is selective, typically enrolling around 279 students each year. HSC is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1310, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. HSC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $41,654 per year; the sticker price of $66,982 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hampden-Sydney College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

40%
Overall Accept Rate
1175
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1310 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Hampden-Sydney College

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Essay Strategy
Hampden-Sydney is one of only a handful of all-male liberal arts colleges in the country, so your essay should directly address why that single-sex environment appeals to you and how it fits your goals, not just why you want a small liberal arts experience.
Essay Strategy
Hampden-Sydney has a well-known Rhetoric program and a strong emphasis on writing and speaking, so if you have concrete examples of leadership through communication, debate, or public speaking, weave those into your application materials.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hampden-Sydney College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$67k/yr$13.4k
30k-48k~$67k/yr$12.5k
48k-75k~$67k/yr$17.5k
75k-110k~$67k/yr$22.6k
110k+~$67k/yr$32.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

65%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$56k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
833
Undergrad Enrollment
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