Hampden-Sydney College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Hampden-Sydney is test-optional, but that makes a strong score more noticeable, not irrelevant: only 8% of applicants submitted SAT scores. If your SAT is near or above 1230, or your ACT is around 28, submitting it can strengthen your case alongside a GPA near the 3.42 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Hampden-Sydney College facts and stats
Hampden-Sydney College enrolls about 946 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Hampden-Sydney’s 83% freshman retention rate is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 62%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
Hampden-Sydney, VA
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Key Hampden-Sydney College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
October 15
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Hampden-Sydney is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Aim for a first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes that may improve your superscore. For the October 15 Early Action deadline, the August SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake likely to return scores in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Hampden-Sydney is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $54,550 applies to all students. About 69% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,310. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Hampden-Sydney’s total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $71,282. About 69% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $45,976. Merit awards are also meaningful, averaging $27,310 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $32,236.
Student life at Hampden-Sydney College
98% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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