Hampton University

Hampton University was established on April 1, 1868, in Hampton, Virginia. It was initially founded as the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. It became the Hampton Institute in 1930 and Hampton University in 1984.

Students at HU can choose from over 50 bachelor degree programs, 20 master degree programs and several other doctoral or professional degrees in various areas of study. Hampton University has 6 schools under it:

• College of Education & Continuing Studies
• Graduate College
• School of Business
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Science
• Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications

Hampton University’s sports teams are nicknamed The Pirates and participate in sports like football, basketball, cross country, golf, bowling, softball, volleyball, track and tennis, and have won a number of MEAC titles.

Hampton University Highlights

Where Hampton University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in media, therapy and counseling, and science.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Hampton Students

Hampton is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Hampton was 5,658 in 2007 (5,324 full-time equivalent).

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Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students, graduate students are 15%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 3%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Hampton participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Hampton provides on-campus housing for 3,117 of its 5,324 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Hampton Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Hampton is in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports.

Hampton offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 113 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 75 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .

Hampton Admissions (2007)

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