Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 74.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,030
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 840–1,220
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 22
- Total Enrollment
- 3,254
Admissions Overview
Hampton University is less selective with a 74% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements get admitted. The middle 50% of students score between 840-1220 on the SAT, with an average of 1030. About 85% of freshmen return for sophomore year, suggesting students find what they're looking for once enrolled. The student body is 98% Black, reflecting Hampton's mission as a historically Black university. Hampton seeks students ready to embrace the school's motto of "Standard of Excellence" while contributing to its tight-knit community. The university values academic potential alongside commitment to personal growth and leadership development within the HBCU tradition.