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Hampden-Sydney College, H-SC, is a private liberal arts college for men. Located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, H-SC was founded by Samuel Stanhope Smith in 1775. It is situated on a sprawling 1340 acre campus and offers undergraduate degrees in subject including modern languages, mathematics, computer science, religion, economics, chemistry, and international studies.
H-SC is a member of the NCAA Division III. Students participate in football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, tennis, and golf. The nickname of the athletic teams is the Tigers. The college has 15 honor fraternities, 11 social fraternities, and several student clubs and organizations such as The Madisonian Society, The Animation Society, Future Educators, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and The Outsiders Club.
Hampden Sydney is in a self-contained town, in Hampden-Sydney, VA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Hampden Sydney earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Hampden Sydney include science and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 510 to 600 for students at Hampden Sydney. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 515 and 630.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Hampden Sydney are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Hampden Sydney, in 2007, had 1,122 students (1,122 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.
Hampden Sydney is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Hampden Sydney makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Hampden Sydney College
College Road
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943-0128
General Phone: (434) 223-6000
http://www.hsc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 114 | history, economics, political science, English, econometrics, Classical languages, Ancient Greek language, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 40 | managerial economics |
| Science | 35 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 2 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hampden Sydney in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 217 | 26 |
In 2007, Hampden Sydney had a total enrollment of 1,122 students (1,122 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 67% |
| North Carolina | 10% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Florida | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Hampden Sydney offers campus housing for 1,122 of its 1,122 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,470 | 984 | 67% | 334 | 34% |
| Men | 1,470 | 984 | 67% | 334 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 515 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,732 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,732 |
| Room and board | $ 8,671 |
| Room charge | $ 3,608 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,063 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Hampden Sydney participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371300)
Hampden Sydney has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $86,290 | 4 | $84,037 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $67,492 | 9 | $61,069 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $53,942 | 9 | $53,436 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 22 | $46,824 | 11 | $44,731 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $67,684 | 33 | $56,325 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hampden Sydney Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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