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Hampton University, also referred to as HU, is a private, coeducational HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) university. It is located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was established on April 1, 1868, to teach blacks and mulattos how to read and write. It was legally chartered in 1870 and called Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. In 1930, it was renamed to Hampton Institute. In 1984, it was raised to University status and renamed to Hampton University. Today, the University grants admission to more than 4,500 students every year.
Hampton University is organized into the following schools and colleges:
The University's sports teams are called the HU Pirates. The official mascot is Pirates. HU sponsors football, basketball, track, and tennis.
Hampton, VA is home to Hampton. Hampton is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Hampton go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science and media.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 49% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 465. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 472 and 578.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Hampton has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 5,658 enrolled students (as of 2007). Hampton has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Hampton offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hampton values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668-0099
General Phone: (757) 727-5000
http://www.hamptonu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 249 | business management, marketing, business administration, finance, accounting, sales and marketing, MIS, human resources management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 132 | registered nursing |
| Media | 116 | public relations, journalism courses, advertising, journalism, radio and television, broadcast journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 115 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 107 | political science, English language and literature, general studies, history, economics, speech and rhetoric |
| Science | 104 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, marine biology, physics |
| Medicine | 51 | pharmacy, health professions |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | school counseling, physical education teaching, English teaching, education of learning disabled, elementary school teaching, music teaching, science teaching, educational admin and supervision, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | speech pathology, health diagnostic professions |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | social work |
| Music | 15 | music, music management, various music studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 14 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering, chemical engineering |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation tech, air traffic controller, aviation operations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | avionics maintenance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | fire protection, fire services administration |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 0 | resort management |
Number of programs and degrees for Hampton in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 917 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 114 | 23 |
| First-professional degree | 51 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 20 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
Hampton is a historically black college.
In 2007, Hampton had a total enrollment of 5,658 students (5,324 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 86% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 22% |
| Maryland | 13% |
| New York | 8% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| California | 8% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Hampton offers campus housing for 3,117 of its 5,324 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hampton, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia 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 | 8,707 | 4,231 | 49% | 1,186 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 465 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 472 | 578 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,610 |
| Room and board | $ 7,084 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,085 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,423 |
Financial Aid:
Hampton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371400)
Hampton has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 93 | 129 |
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 | calendar year | 8 | $108,882 | 11 | $77,567 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $69,432 | 4 | $71,195 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 16 | $58,804 | 25 | $64,296 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $36,944 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $47,032 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $69,835 | 46 | $65,080 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $75,081 | 15 | $67,776 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $55,463 | 36 | $55,373 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $48,949 | 74 | $48,540 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $37,998 | 13 | $33,526 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $45,061 | 4 | $31,948 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 130 | $56,023 | 142 | $50,462 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 75 | 188 |
| Football | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| Track | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 44 | 60 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Air Traffic Controller
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hampton Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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