HU Description

Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts under girding. In carrying out its mission, the University requires that everything that it does be of the highest quality.

A historically black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism. The University serves students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. From its beginnings to the present, the institution has enrolled students from five continents North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Europe and many countries including Gabon, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, China, Armenia, Great Britain and Russia, as well as the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands and numerous American Indian nations. Placing its students at the center of its planning, the University provides a holistic educational environment. Learning is facilitated by a range of educational-offerings, a rigorous curriculum, excellent teaching, professional experiences, multiple leadership opportunities, and an emphasis on the development of character which values integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility.

Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton's mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, faculty are engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. Faculty, staff and students provide leadership and service to the University as well as the global community.

In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive, useful manner.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Pirates

Nicknames

HIU, HU

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$17,212

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,212

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,990

HU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,700
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,990

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
94%
Graduate
6%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
91%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
5%
Latino
1%
Other
2%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%