Hampton University Acceptance Rate
Hampton, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,119
- Admitted
- 5,850
- Yield
- 20.6%
- 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, Hampton University's acceptance rate has risen from 29.1% in 2014–15 to 48.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 19,473 to 12,119 (-38%) over that period.
Its 48.3% rate makes Hampton University more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
Hampton University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 19,473 | 5,659 | 29.1% | 882 |
| 2015–16 | 10,258 | 7,083 | 69% | 934 |
| 2016–17 | 11,165 | 7,237 | 64.8% | 1,285 |
| 2017–18 | 12,130 | 4,391 | 36.2% | 1,018 |
| 2018–19 | 19,733 | 8,652 | 43.8% | 922 |
| 2019–20 | 9,551 | 3,438 | 36% | 927 |
| 2020–21 | 10,811 | 3,892 | 36% | 630 |
| 2021–22 | 13,192 | 10,570 | 80.1% | 615 |
| 2022–23 | 15,009 | 11,177 | 74.5% | 867 |
| 2023–24 | 12,119 | 5,850 | 48.3% | 1,207 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,788 | 4,234 | 48.2% |
| Men | 3,331 | 1,616 | 48.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 400–626 | 47% |
| SAT Math | 457–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 12–24 | 17% |
How Hampton University 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 Hampton University's acceptance rate?
Hampton University's acceptance rate is 48.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,850 admitted of 12,119 applicants).
Is Hampton University test optional?
Hampton University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hampton University?
Hampton University received 12,119 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,850.
What SAT score do you need for Hampton University?
Admitted students at Hampton University typically scored 400–626 on SAT Reading/Writing and 457–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hampton University getting harder to get into?
Hampton University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 29.1% in 2014–15 to 48.3% 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.hamptonu.edu/.