Hampden-Sydney College Acceptance Rate
Hampden-Sydney, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,224
- Admitted
- 1,115
- Yield
- 21.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hampden-Sydney College's acceptance rate has risen from 47.3% in 2014–15 to 50.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,639 to 2,224 (-39%) over that period.
Its 50.1% rate makes Hampden-Sydney College more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
Hampden-Sydney College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,639 | 1,720 | 47.3% | 322 |
| 2015–16 | 3,683 | 2,018 | 54.8% | 305 |
| 2016–17 | 3,403 | 1,892 | 55.6% | 283 |
| 2017–18 | 3,573 | 1,967 | 55.1% | 312 |
| 2018–19 | 3,239 | 1,912 | 59% | 343 |
| 2019–20 | 3,056 | 1,755 | 57.4% | 228 |
| 2020–21 | 1,906 | 896 | 47% | 219 |
| 2021–22 | 2,907 | 1,070 | 36.8% | 222 |
| 2022–23 | 3,262 | 1,298 | 39.8% | 279 |
| 2023–24 | 2,224 | 1,115 | 50.1% | 240 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 2,224 | 1,115 | 50.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–620 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 520–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–31 | 3% |
How Hampden compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hampden-Sydney College's acceptance rate?
Hampden-Sydney College's acceptance rate is 50.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,115 admitted of 2,224 applicants).
Is Hampden-Sydney College test optional?
Hampden-Sydney College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hampden-Sydney College?
Hampden-Sydney College received 2,224 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,115.
What SAT score do you need for Hampden-Sydney College?
Admitted students at Hampden-Sydney College typically scored 540–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hampden-Sydney College getting harder to get into?
Hampden-Sydney College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.3% in 2014–15 to 50.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hsc.edu/.