Hampton University

Hampton, VA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

790–1090

Median ~940

Acceptance rate

62%

Enrollment

3,727

ACT middle 50%

13–22

How Hampton University compares

The ~940 SAT midpoint ranks #190 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #14 of 15 in VA.
Its 62% acceptance rate is more selective than 57% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($59,159) are $3,907 below the $63,066 median across that pool.

National SAT rank

#190 of 197

SAT rank in VA

#14 of 15

More selective than

57% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$3,907

What the numbers say about Hampton University

The reported middle 50% spans 300 points, from 790 to 1090. A planning score near or above 1130 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 62% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 57% completion rate and $59,159 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$30,592

Tuition (out-of-state)

$30,592

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$59,159

4-year completion rate (150% time)

57%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 790 and 1090. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1130 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1090 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
940 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
790 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1090

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

790–1080

Within the reported range

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Below 790

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Hampton University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of the Virgin Islands	Charlotte Amalie, VI	780–1030	99%
Alabama A & M University	Normal, AL	810–1040	58%
Norfolk State University	Norfolk, VA	820–1030	88%
Fayetteville State University	Fayetteville, NC	890–1090	82%
The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	860–1080	100%
Western Kentucky University	Bowling Green, KY	840–1050	94%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Hampton University?

Hampton University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 790–1090, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1130 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Hampton University's acceptance rate?

Hampton University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 62%.

How much does it cost to attend Hampton University?

Published tuition is approximately $30,592 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Hampton University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Hampton University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.hamptonu.edu