Home
Colleges
Hampton University
Academics

Hampton University
Academics

Back to Profile

How strong are the academics at Hampton University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
26
Average class size
44%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Hampton has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
190
10-19
168
20-29
171
30-39
115
40-49
55
50-99
72
100+
9

Honors Programs

Hampton University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Hampton's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Hampton University:

84%
First-year retention rate
44%
4-year grad rate
57%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $100,000. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$100,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Hampton University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
Business Administration and Management, General
20.4
24.72
29.04
33.36
37.68
42

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 24
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
  • Finance, General 18
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 11
  • Business/Managerial Economics 5
  • Management Information Systems, General 4
  • Accounting 2
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 0
Communication
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 31
  • Journalism 16
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
  • Information Science/Studies 2
Education
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 5
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 16
  • Chemical Engineering 3
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health and Wellness, General 10
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 8
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 6
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences 3
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 8
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 3
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 19
  • General Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 33
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 42
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 18
  • International Relations and Affairs 4
  • Sociology, General 0
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 5
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 4
  • Air Traffic Controller 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music Technology 2
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0
  • Digital Arts 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music Management 0
  • Music, General 0
Mistakes were made
(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ® relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2026 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service