Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, Virginia · Private
Hampden-Sydney College admitted 50% of 2,224 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1060–1230 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 65% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Hampden-Sydney College
Enter a score to see whether Hampden-Sydney College is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (50%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Hampden-Sydney College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- October 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 2, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free, and Hampden-Sydney College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Hampden-Sydney College asks for one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hampden-Sydney College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $69,498 a year. After grants, students paid $29,578 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hampden-Sydney College’s acceptance rate?
Hampden-Sydney College admitted 50% of applicants: 1,115 of 2,224 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Hampden-Sydney College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due October 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 2, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Hampden-Sydney College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1060 to 1230, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Hampden-Sydney College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Hampden-Sydney College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Hampden-Sydney College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Hampden-Sydney College asks for one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Hampden-Sydney College have supplemental essays?
No. Hampden-Sydney College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
Not sure which colleges fit?
A Clarity Prep mentor builds a balanced list with your student and checks in every week until it’s done.
Writing your essay? Get a free college essay review.