Academics
H-SC prepares men not just for rewarding careers, but for extraordinary lives.
You can choose from 27 majors and 26 minors toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree—that's 50+ majors, minors, and special programs to help you find your passions, gifts, and purpose.
The cornerstone of Hampden-Sydney's academic experience, the Rhetoric Program offers a minor in Rhetoric and assures that every young man who graduates will know how to express himself clearly and confidently.
Hands-on research allows Hampden-Sydney men to spend a significant part of their education outside the classroom working side by side with professors on real problems and gaining invaluable experience.
With guided access to internships, study abroad, research, service learning, and hands-on classroom experiences, Compass gives every student the tools to navigate his future toward top jobs and graduate programs.
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Student Life
Top 10 in "Students Who Recommend Their Colleges"
At H-SC, you'll get more than a degree. You will join a brotherhood older than America itself. Enjoy small class sizes, dedicated mentors, and a close-knit community on a 1,300-acre rural campus. In the end, you'll gain confidence, character, and the capability to achieve success.
Brothers Forever
Rated #2 Alumni Network by The Princeton Review
Lifelong friendships are not just a side effect of the Hampden-Sydney experience—they are the foundation of the College's culture and the cornerstone of its brotherhood. As you enter life after the Hill, you'll belong to one of the top alumni networks in the country, with a built-in network of partners, mentors, and advisors who will champion you throughout your life.
At other schools, athletics can be an exclusive pursuit, reserved for the elite. And while we pride ourselves on the 56 Conference Championships and 185 All-Americans we've produced, we're also proud of how many of our students don't just spectate, they participate. Over a third of our student body is part of intercollegiate sports, intramurals, and clubs. Enjoy competition and grow your sportsmanship at H-SC.
Latest News
H-SC Faculty Sweep VFIC Harris Awards
11/7/2025
Three Hampden-Sydney College professors have been honored by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) with the 2025 Harris Family Faculty Awards making H-SC the first member college to have faculty members recognized with each of the three awards in a single awards cycle.
H-SC Receives Transformative Investment
11/5/2025
Hampden-Sydney College is excited to announce an investment of over $50 million from Rob and Cindy Citrone to establish the Citrone Scholars Program, which will award four-year, full-tuition merit scholarships to talented prospective students.
Courses Blend Biology and Literature
10/30/2025
Through a unique combination of bioethics and literature, two Hampden-Sydney courses leverage each other’s perspectives and strengths, creating a dynamic collaboration that enriches students’ academic skills.
