Hampton University
Admissions
Interested in attending Hampton University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hampton University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Hampton University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hampton accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 14,125 people applied and 10,787 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Hampton University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Hampton University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Hampton University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Hampton considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hampton University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Hampton University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.31. 13% of freshmen who attended Hampton were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 20% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Hampton is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Hampton University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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