The College

• Founded: 1775 (10th oldest college in the United States)
• Private (affiliated with the Presbyterian Church)
• Four-year, selective independent liberal arts college for men
• Calendar Plan: Semester
• Accredited by: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Location And Campus

• 1340-acre wooded campus 60 miles southwest of Richmond, Virginia.
• Thirty-two major buildings in the Federal style.
• Much of the campus has been designated a National Historic Preservation Zone.

Enrollment

• Total: 1090 Freshmen: 340
• Men's college
• Students from 34 states and 19 foreign countries
• 60% from public and 40% from private schools
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
• Residency: 96% on campus

Entrance Requirements & Student Statistics

• Prospective students are expected to have mastered a solid, demanding college-prepatory program before entering Hampden-Sydney, including at least
  • four units of English
  • two units of one foreign language
  • three units of mathematics (Algebra I & II and Geometry)
  • two units of natural science (one of which must be a laboratory course) and
  • one unit of social science 

In addition, a third unit of foreign language and a fourth unit of mathematics are recommended

• SAT Reasoning Test with Essay or the ACT with Writing Test
• Mid 50%: SAT 1020-1220, ACT 21-27
• GPA: 3.0-3.8

Student Life

• Active Student Government
• Student-run Honor System
• Three publications: newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine
• FM Radio Station
• Debating, drama, and musical groups
• Service and religious clubs
• County volunteer fire department
• Ten national honorary fraternities
• Twelve national social fraternities
• Thirty other student organizations

Athletics

• NCAA Division III
• Intercollegiate teams in football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, tennis, and golf
• Club teams in Varsity club rugby, fencing, bicycling, lacrosse, outsiders, soccer, and swimming
• Full program of intramural sports in which 65% of the students participate

Academic Majors

• Applied Computational Physics
• Applied Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Chemistry, Biochemistry
• Classical Studies
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Economics and Business
• English
• Fine Arts
• Fine Arts with a concentration in Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
• Foreign Affairs
• French
• German
• Government (formerly Political Science)
• Greek
• Greek and Latin
• History
• Humanities
• Latin
• Mathematical Economics
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Psychology
• Religion
• Religion and Philosophy
• Spanish
• Plus double majors, minors, and customized programs

Other Programs

• Honors Program
• Study-Abroad Programs
• Career-preparation programs in Law, Medicine, Engineering, Business, and the Ministry
• Dual degree program in Engineering with University of Virginia
• Early Assurance BS/MD programs with Eastern Virginia Medical School, The George Washington University, and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 
• Public Service Concentration
• Washington Semester in Government
• Internships
• Army ROTC
• Agreements with graduate schools for preferred application status

Centers of Excellence

• Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest
• The Center for Entrepreneurship and Political Economy

Facilities

• Bortz Library: 224,200 volumes and 823 periodicals
• International Communications Center with shortwave and foreign video capability
• Numerous Intel-based Windows and Unix servers
• Over 200 PCs running Windows XP and Vista in various campus labs
• Many wireless hot spots including the Bortz Library, Computing Center, Coffee Shop, Dining Hall and Tiger Inn
• Dedicated student LAN with an 8.5 GB/s backbone providing campus network and internet access from every dorm room
• Primary internet connectivity provided by a 1 Gbps ethernet connection
• One of the South's finest academic science centers
• Athletic complex with fitness center and pool
• Extensive playing fields and jogging trails

Admissions Plans

• Early and Regular Decision Plans
• Application deadlines:
  • November 15 (Early Decision)
  • December 15 and January 15 (Early Action)
  • March 1 (Regular Plan)
• Decision announcements:
  • Within 14 business days of the completion of your application

Early Decision Plan

• Candidates whose first choice of colleges is Hampden-Sydney should apply under the Early Decision Plan. Application forms must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by November 15. Admissions decisions are mailed 14 business days from the completion of your application. If a student is accepted under the Early Decision Plan, he is expected to confirm his enrollment in the College by January 15 and not submit applications to any other colleges.
• Hampden-Sydney does not deny admission to Early Decision candidates. Those who are not offered admission under the Early Decision Plan are automatically deferred for unbiased consideration under the College's Regular Decision Plan.

Early Action Plan

• Candidates who submit their application to the Office of Admissions by December 15 and January 15 will be notified of the Committee's decision 14 business days from the completion of their application.
• Accepted applicants are expected to confirm their place in the incoming class by
  May 1.

Regular Admission Plan

• Candidates choosing the Regular Admission Plan should submit their application to the College as early as possible in their senior year.
• Hampden-Sydney's application deadline is March 1. Students are notified of the Committee's admission decisions 14 business days from the completion of their application..
• Accepted applicants are expected to confirm their place in the incoming class by
  May 1.

Early Admission Plan

• Hampden-Sydney recognizes that some students with records of superior academic achievement and promise may require fewer than the usual four years of secondary school to prepare for college. Under the Early Admission Plan, qualified candidates whose credentials are received by July 1 of their junior year will receive an acceptance or deferment no later than July 31. See the College's official catalogue or contact the Admissions Office for further details.

Campus Interviews

• Candidates considering Hampden-Sydney College are strongly encouraged and, in some cases, may be required to visit the campus for a personal interview. Students conduct tours of the campus. Conferences with professors and/or coaches can be arranged. Requests for appointments should be directed to the Admissions Office at (434) 223-6120.
• The Office is open year-round from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.  A map, with complete instructions for visitors, will be sent if sufficient notice is given.

Costs And Financial Aid For 2012-2013 Academic Year

• Tuition and Fees: $34,498
• Room and Board: $11,166
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for need-based grants and loans
  • Submission Deadline:
    • As soon after January 1 as possible, when the form is available.

Student Life

• Student-Run Honor System: "A Hampden-Sydney man will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do."
• Code of Conduct: "The Hampden-Sydney man will behave as a gentleman at all times and in all places."
• Clubs and organizations: (Acousticals (a capella group), Animation Society, Board of Publications, Catholic Campus Ministry, Clay Target Club, Club Lacrosse, Club Soccer, College, Activities Committee, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer Science Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fencing Club, Fly-Fishing Club, French Club, Future Educators, The Garnet (literary magazine), Garnet & Grey Society, Good Men Good Citizens, Intercollegiate Studies Society, International Club, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Union, Jongleurs (drama), Kaleidoscope (yearbook), Madisonian Society, Men's Chorus, Minority Student Union, Outsiders Club, Philosophy Club, Pre-Business Society, Pre-Health Society, Pre-Law Society, Rotoract Club, Rugby Club, Society for the Preservation of Southern Heritage, Society of Physics Students, Spanish Club, The Tiger (newspaper), Tiger Athletic Club, Tiger Christian Warriors, Tiger Pep Band, Union-Philanthropic Society, Unity Alliance, WWHS-FM 92.1, Young Life
• Extensice outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, sporting clays
• Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department
• Honorary Fraternities: Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Psi Omega, Chi Beta Phi, Eta Sigma Phi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Theta Alpha Kappa, Society for Collegiate Journalists
• Social Fraternities: Alpha Chi Sigma, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, Theta Chi

Athletics

• NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming, and tennis
• Club teams in fencing, lacrosse, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee^TM, water polo, and triathlon
• Intramural sports in which 65% of the students participate

 

Directions To The Campus

• Hampden-Sydney is six miles south of Farmville, Virginia, on U.S. 15. Turn west at State Route 133, bear right onto Route 692, and drive for one mile. The Admissions Office is in Graham Hall, at the center of campus.

For Further Information

• Hampden-Sydney College
  Office of Admissions
  Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943
  Telephone (434) 223-6120, (800) 755-0733
  FAX (434) 223-6346
  E-mail: admissions@hsc.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

• Hampden-Sydney College, while exempted from Subpart C of the Title IX regulation with respect to its admission and recruitment activities, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the operation of its educational programs and with respect to employment. For information on this non-discrimination policy, contact the Office of Human Resources, Box 127, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943, (434)223-6220.