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Hampden Sydney is located in a self-contained town, in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Hampden Sydney top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Hampden Sydney often study science and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 630 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 640 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Hampden Sydney benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Hampden Sydney tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,060 students (1,060 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Hampden Sydney are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Old Dominion Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Hampden - Sydney College
College Road, Box 128
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943-0128
General Phone: (434) 223-6000
Admissions Phone: (434) 223-6120
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 223-6119
http://www.hsc.edu
Hampden Sydney awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | economics, history, political science, econometrics, English, Spanish language, Classical languages, French language, ... |
| Science | 46 | biology, chemistry, physics, physics courses |
| Business And Management | 27 | managerial economics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | religion, philosophy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hampden Sydney in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 233 | 23 |
In 2005, Hampden Sydney had a total enrollment of 1,060 students (1,060 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 99% |
| Women | 1% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 69% |
| North Carolina | 8% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Hampden Sydney offers campus housing for 976 of its 1,060 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hampden Sydney, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,376 | 922 | 67% | 322 | 35% |
| Men | 1,374 | 920 | 67% | 320 | 35% |
| Women | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
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 | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 223-6120
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,410 |
| Room and board | $ 7,582 |
| Room charge | $ 3,272 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,466 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 450 |
Financial Aid:
Hampden Sydney participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 223-6119
Hampden Sydney has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $73,680 | 3 | $67,010 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $61,483 | 7 | $57,427 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $49,110 | 5 | $46,823 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $42,750 | 10 | $41,691 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $59,740 | 25 | $50,162 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hampden Sydney Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study 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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