Hampden–Sydney College
Hampden–Sydney College at a Glance
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Hampden–Sydney College Featured Rankings
About Hampden–Sydney College
According to Wikipedia, Hampden–Sydney College is a private liberal arts men's college in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. Founded in 1775, Hampden–Sydney is the oldest privately chartered college in the Southern United States, the tenth-oldest college in the US, the last college founded before the American Declaration of Independence, and the oldest of only three four-year, all-male liberal arts colleges remaining in the United States . Hampden–Sydney College is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church . Among its alumni is President William Henry Harrison.
Hampden–Sydney College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,224 | 41% | 84% | 63% | 1140 | 25 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Hampden–Sydney College Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $57,040 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $21,372 |
| 30K - 48K | $15,329 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,695 |
| 75K - 110K | $22,519 |
| 110K+ | $35,305 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Hampden–Sydney College Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Hampden–Sydney College students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $76,989 a year, and 94% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Hampden–Sydney College's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 899 | 899 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Hampden–Sydney College?
Hampden–Sydney College is located at 1 College Road, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943.
How Safe is Hampden–Sydney College?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Hampden–Sydney College publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Hampden–Sydney College has a violent crime rate of 0.42% and a property crime rate of 0.11%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Hampden–Sydney College Known For?
Hampden–Sydney College is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Physics
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Biology
- Economics
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Business
Hampden–Sydney College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Hampden–Sydney College's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Hampden–Sydney College ranks #287 in the U.S. and #1212 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #356 in the U.S. and #1846 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #361 in the U.S. and #1201 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #396 in the U.S. and #1654 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #457 in the U.S. and #1378 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #476 in the U.S. and #2152 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #542 in the U.S. and #1590 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #595 in the U.S. and #2519 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #597 in the U.S. and #2049 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #628 in the U.S. and #2721 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #712 in the U.S. and #4230 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #827 in the U.S. and #4622 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #923 in the U.S. and #2389 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #1002 in the U.S. and #4429 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesHampden–Sydney College ranks #1036 in the U.S. and #3852 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesWho Are Hampden–Sydney College's Most Influential Alumni?
Hampden–Sydney College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Literature. Here are some of Hampden–Sydney College's most famous alumni:
- Francis Schaeffer
- An American theologian.
- John S. Mosby
- A Confederate Army officer .
- John Leighton Stuart
- An American missionary.
- Hardy Cross
- An American engineer.
- J. Dwight Pentecost
- An American theologian .
- Robert Lewis Dabney
- An American theologian .
- William Henry Harrison
- A President of the United States in 1841.
- Landon Garland
- An American university administration .
- Jonathan Martin
- A Journalist.
- John Peter Mettauer
- An American surgeon and gynecologist.
- John Phillips
- An American musician .
- Maurice Jones
- A United States government official.
