Hampden-Sydney College Acceptance Rate
Hampden-Sydney College has an overall acceptance rate of 40.0% for the application year 2024, with 3,262 applicants and 1,305 admissions. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is currently 0.0%, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate is the same at 40.0%. For transfers, the acceptance rate stands at 52.6%, accepting 20 out of 38 applicants. Historical data shows a slight decrease in overall acceptance rates, from 50.1% in the application year 2021 to 39.8% in 2022. SAT scores range from a 25th percentile of 1100 to a 75th percentile of 1230, with an average GPA of 3.5.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,262
Accepted Applicants: 1,305
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Hampden-Sydney College has seen a decline in its overall acceptance rate from 50.1% for the application year 2021 to 39.8% for 2022. In 2022, the college received 3,262 applications, accepting 1,298 students. Notably, the Early Action acceptance rate was 0.0%, indicating that all acceptances were made during the Regular Decision period, which stood at 39.8% for the same year. This downward trend highlights increasing selectivity in their admissions process over time.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Hampden-Sydney College's wait list acceptance rate has been consistently at 0.0% over the past five application years, from 2020 to 2024. In each of these years, no applicants were offered a place on the wait list, and therefore, no admissions occurred. This trend indicates a complete lack of movement in the waitlist process, suggesting that applicants may need to seek alternative options as the college does not appear to utilize its wait list in recent years.
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Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Hampden-Sydney College's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 52.63%, with 20 out of 38 applicants being accepted. This rate has remained consistent at 52.63% since 2019, reflecting a stable trend in their admissions process over the past five years, although the average GPA of accepted transfer students is 2.5. Such stability in acceptance rates indicates that the college maintains a steady standard for transfers, making it a viable option for prospective students with solid backgrounds.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 38
Accepted Applicants: 20
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.5
SAT
1100-1230
Math: 520-610
Reading: 540-620
ACT
22-31
Math: 19-27
English: -
Reading: 20-27
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.6% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
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