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Hampton, Virginia 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, music, and media.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 478. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 464 and 599. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Hampton has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Hampton has 6,309 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
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
Admissions Phone: (757) 727-5328
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 727-5332
http://www.hamptonu.edu
Hampton awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 208 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business administration, sales and marketing, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 111 | political science, English language and literature, general studies, history, economics, speech and rhetoric |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 90 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 79 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, marine biology |
| Media | 73 | journalism courses, public relations, advertising, journalism, radio and television, broadcast journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | school counseling, education of learning disabled, psychology teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Medicine | 38 | pharmacy, health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies |
| Music | 18 | music, music management, various music studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 18 | architecture |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | speech pathology, health diagnostic professions |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering, chemical engineering |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Transportation | 8 | aviation operations, air traffic controller, aviation tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | avionics maintenance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | fire services administration, fire protection |
Number of programs and degrees for Hampton in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 790 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 19 |
| First-professional degree | 38 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
Hampton is a historically black college.
In 2005, Hampton had a total enrollment of 6,309 students (5,752 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 86% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 21% |
| Maryland | 12% |
| New York | 11% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
Hampton offers campus housing for 3,104 of its 5,752 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hampton, 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 | 7,617 | 4,117 | 54% | 1,190 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 478 | 626 |
| SAT Math | 464 | 599 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 727-5328
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,182 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,182 |
| Room and board | $ 6,746 |
| Room charge | $ 3,508 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,238 |
| Books and supplies | $ 870 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,860 |
Financial Aid:
Hampton participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 371400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 727-5332
Hampton 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 | calendar year | 9 | $105,446 | 4 | $96,884 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $72,605 | 6 | $75,102 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $57,012 | 19 | $64,050 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $19,958 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $42,511 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $67,625 | 36 | $64,510 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $71,459 | 13 | $69,055 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $53,368 | 36 | $53,016 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $45,894 | 64 | $43,147 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,897 | 7 | $32,361 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $48,238 | 3 | $38,464 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 137 | $54,590 | 123 | $48,046 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| Track | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Football | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Basketball | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 6 | 8 |
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
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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