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Hampton, VA · Lynchburg, VA
| Hampton University | University of Lynchburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,319/yr | $22,235/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $32,101/yr | $20,692/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,442 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,207/yr | $18,303/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,305/yr | $18,649/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $20,707/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,528/yr | $25,063/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $270/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,308/yr | $13,700/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,308/yr | $14,600/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,800/yr | $2,050/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $46,027/yr | $50,067/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,592/yr | $36,750/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,592/yr | $36,750/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 56% | 67% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 62% | 43% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 790–1090 | 980–1230 |
| SAT average | 969 | 1125 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 13–22 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 13–22 · Math 14–19 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,119 | 4,813 |
| Students accepted | 5,850 | 3,956 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,207 | 478 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 47% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,159/yr | $56,380/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,078–$84,402 | $38,040–$78,352 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 61% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,721/yr | $44,261/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 49% | 49% |
| First-gen students who finish | 23% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 21% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 33% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,813/yr | $49,996/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 11% · Health Professions 11% | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 16% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $80,981/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $128,623/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 23% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,727 | 1,577 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 516 | 721 |
| Average professor pay | $8,778/mo | $8,271/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $52,556 | $67,260 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Hampton, VA | Lynchburg, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1868 | 1903 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 13% |
| Men | 32% | 43% |
| Women | 68% | 57% |
| White students | 0.3% | 57% |
| Black students | 97% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| Asian students | 0% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| Special type | HBCU | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 20% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,152/yr | $11,737/yr |
| Endowment | $241.2M | $140.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,150 | 1,247 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,754/yr | $7,120/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,232/yr | $6,130/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 376 | 575 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.3M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $17.3M | $4.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.3M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $449,317 | $67,852 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.