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Forming good men and good citizens since 1775

Why H-SC?

Commemorating 250 years of forming good men & good citizens

250th Anniversary

It's Time, Good Men.

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Navigate your future toward top jobs & graduate programs

Compass Program

Our 1,300-acre campus is an outdoorsman's dream

The Outdoor Experience

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Academics

Preparing men not just for rewarding careers, but for extraordinary lives.

Majors & Minors

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.

Rhetoric Program

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.

Student Research

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.

Compass Program

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.

Academics

Choose Your Own Adventure

Your life's most fulfilling experience starts here. Let us help you find your way.

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Accepted Students

We will guide you with information and next steps to prepare you for academic opportunities, residence life, and academic scheduling.

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Faculty & Staff

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Parents & Family

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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.

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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.

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Athletics
Forming good men & good sportsmen

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.

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Latest News

H-SC Named to Best Value Colleges List

7/9/2025

Hampden-Sydney College has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Value Colleges list, earning the No. 2 rank for Best Alumni Network.

Distinguished Diplomat Named Wheat Professor

7/7/2025

Hampden-Sydney College and the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest are thrilled to announce the Honorable Hugo F. Rodriguez Jr. ’88 as the new James C. Wheat Jr. Chair in Leadership.

Journal of Sciences Released

7/1/2025

The spring 2025 edition of The Hampden-Sydney Journal of the Sciences has been released.

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