Admission & test scores

Hampton University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 790–1090 on the SAT. Hampton University admits 62% of applicants — moderately selective. 85% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range790–1090middle half of admits
ACT midpoint—admitted students
Acceptance rate62%moderately selective
First-year retention85%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
790
Average
969
75th percentile
1090

A quarter of admitted students scored below 790 and a quarter above 1090. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,727.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky 971 — 94% $11,652
Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 971 18 82% $8,229
Bethel University McKenzie, Tennessee 972 18 60% $18,712
Jackson State University Jackson, Mississippi 965 18 93% $8,965
Eastern New Mexico University Portales, New Mexico 964 19 92% $7,194
Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland 975 — 46% $7,100

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Hampton University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Hampton University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 790 and 1090 on the SAT, with an average of 969. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Hampton University require?
ACT figures are not published for this institution.
How hard is it to get into Hampton University?
Hampton University admits 62% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 85% return for a second year.
Does Hampton University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.