You would borrow a median $26,000 — about $296 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $67,640 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.9 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Hampden-Sydney College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $26,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Hampden-Sydney College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $28,120 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount University Virginia | B | $25,000 | $67,516 | 0.9 yrs |
| University of Mary Washington Virginia | C | $20,500 | $60,613 | 1 yrs |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia | C | $21,500 | $58,128 | 1.2 yrs |
| James Madison University Virginia | B | $20,093 | $69,954 | 0.7 yrs |
| Christopher Newport University Virginia | C | $25,000 | $60,509 | 1.2 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.