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Hampton Colleges

Hampton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hampton

There are at least 5 colleges in Hampton, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 15,157 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 10,579 full-time students, and a reported 3,104 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Hampton; see particularly Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News colleges.

The largest schools here include Thomas Nelson Community College and Hampton University.

Hampton Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Thomas Nelson Community College
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, Virginia 23666

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mental and social health services, social services, business management, medical lab tech, biological and physical sciences, mechanical engineering related tech, registered nursing, MIS.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,595 students, 4,651 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Virginia School of Hair Design
101 West Queens Way
Hampton, Virginia 23669

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 105 students, 82 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Crescent Cosmetology University Inc
2312 W Mercury Blvd
Hampton, Virginia 23666-3115

Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia 23668-0099

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, psychology, political science, biology, marketing, pharmacy, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 6,309 students, 5,752 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,104 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 478-626. Math: 464-599.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

New Horizons Regional Education Center School of Practical Nursing
520 Butler Farm Rd
Hampton, Virginia 23666-1500

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 148 students, 94 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Chesapeake Colleges4199,184520 
Newport News Colleges8180,1505,5832,883
Norfolk Colleges10234,40353,9256,137
Portsmouth Colleges1100,56544 
Suffolk Colleges263,67758 
Virginia Beach Colleges15425,2576,152270

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