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ACT
20/24
SAT
980/1120
Estimated Cost
$40,559
Financial Aid
$14,064
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Hampton University
Hampton University (also HU, or Home by the Sea) is a private historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1868 by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. In 1878, it established a program for teaching Native Americans, which lasted until 1923.
Hampton University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#664 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Virginia
#21 of 158
2024 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#11 of 113
Most Popular Majors
Out of 24 majors categories at Hampton University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Hampton University within four or six years.