Hampton University

www.hamptonu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,198

2021 Average Net Price

$33,204

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.87%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

80.1%

13,192 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,317

92.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.9%

529 Graduates

About

Hampton University is a higher education institution located in Hampton city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hampton University were General Biological Sciences (71 degrees awarded), General Psychology (60 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (47 degrees).

In 2021, 868 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hampton University. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (813 degrees), 33.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hampton University is $26,198, which is $3,014 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Hampton University is $26,198, which is $3,014 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,204.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Hampton University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,198

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Hampton University was $26,198. The cost of tuition at Hampton University is $3,014 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hampton University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,204

2021 Value

14.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Hampton University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,204. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Hampton University grew by 14.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hampton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,636

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hampton University was of $12,636 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.52% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hampton University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Hampton University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 40.3% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hampton University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hampton University was 3.87%, which represents 45 out of the 1164 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Hampton University received 13,192 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22% annual growth. Out of those 13,192 applicants, 10,570 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,317 students enrolled at Hampton University in 2021.

Hampton University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.82%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

10,570

Accepted Out of 13,192

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hampton University was 80.1% (10,570 admissions from 13,192 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 36%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22%, while admissions grew by 172%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hampton University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Hampton University had a total enrollment of 3,317 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Hampton University is 3,078 students and the part-time enrollment is 239. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Hampton University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hampton University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94.3% Black or African American, 1.39% White, 1.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.513% Asian, 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hampton University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (0.628%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (63.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.8%) and White Female (3.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hampton University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,317 students. The full-time enrollment at Hampton University is 3,078 and the part-time enrollment is 239. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Hampton University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hampton University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hampton University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Hampton University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hampton University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
3,129 enrolled students
White
46 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hampton University is 94.3% Black or African American, 1.39% White, 1.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.513% Asian, 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 316 more women than men received degrees from Hampton University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hampton University is black or african american (813 degrees awarded). There were 33.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hampton University is General Biological Sciences (71 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (60 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (47 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hampton University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (65 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hampton University are Physicians (391,123 people), Other managers (246,100 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (156,688 people), Postsecondary teachers (146,670 people), and Registered nurses (100,099 people).

The most specialized majors at Hampton University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (65 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (13 degrees), Biology (90 degrees), and Transportation (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hampton University are Physicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Hampton University are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (65 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (13 degrees), Biology (90 degrees), and Transportation (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hampton University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (537,572 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (398,267 people), Elementary & secondary schools (365,035 people), Offices of physicians (202,698 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (178,645 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hampton University.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
71 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
60 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hampton University was General Biological Sciences with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hampton University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

276

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

592

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University, which is 0.466 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (592).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hampton University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.35 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Hampton University in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.59 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Hampton University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Hampton University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.756% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
813 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hampton University is black or african american (813 degrees awarded). There were 33.9 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
558 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
255 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hampton University is black or african american female (558 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (255 degrees).

Operations

Hampton University has an endowment valued at nearly $380M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 78.6M (20.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Hampton University had a total salary expenditure of 172M. Hampton University employs 132 Assistant professors, 42 Associate professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at Hampton University are Male Assistant professor (72), Female Assistant professor (60), and Male Professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hampton University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 93 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 86 employees.

Endowment

$380M

2021 Endowment

35.4%

growth from 2020

Hampton University has an endowment valued at about $380M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Hampton University grew 35.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $330M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hampton University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$55.7M

2021 Salaries

16.1%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Hampton University paid a median of $55.7M in salaries, which represents 32.5% of their overall expenditure ($172M) and a 16.1% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.9M

Instructional Salaries

243

Number of Employees

In 2021, Hampton University paid a total of $17.9M to 243 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

132 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

96 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hampton University were Assistant professor with 132 employees, Associate professor with 42 employees, and Professor with 33 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hampton University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hampton University was Male Assistant professor with 72 employees, Female Assistant professor with 60 employees, and Male Professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hampton University.