Hampden-Sydney, Virginia · ★ — / 5 Overall
Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Bachelor's
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Most Active Student Government
Ranked #1 in Most Active Student Government (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Library
Ranked #5 in Best College Library (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Students Love Their School Teams
Ranked #7 in Students Love Their School Teams (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Intramural Sports
Ranked #8 in Intramural Sports (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Science Lab Facilities
Ranked #9 in Best Science Lab Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1060–1230
SAT ERW: 540–620
SAT math: 520–610
ACT composite: 22–31
Total: 876
Undergrad: 876
Undergrad full-time: 873
Part-time: 3
In-state
Tuition: $52,388
Total cost on campus: $69,498
Out-of-state
Tuition: $52,388
Total cost on campus: $69,498
Room & board: $15,110
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $37,555
Pell grant recipients: 23%
Rent: $1,023 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.22 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $12.81
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.
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College Road, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia, 23943-0128
Visit University SiteFriendliest Students
Ranked #14 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Most Engaged in Community Service
Ranked #19 in Most Engaged in Community Service (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Career Services
Ranked #21 in Best Career Services (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Student Support
Ranked #22 in Best Student Support (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best-Run Colleges
Ranked #22 in Best-Run Colleges (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #22 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #107 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #180 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #318 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1306 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗