Hampden-Sydney College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,000 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Hampden-Sydney College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia with approximately 946 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 41% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $22,400 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $59,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hampden–Sydney College (H–SC) is a private liberal arts college for men in Hampden Sydney, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1775, it is the oldest privately chartered college in the Southern United States, the tenth-oldest college in the US, the last college founded before the American Declaration of Independence, and the oldest of the four-year, all-male liberal arts colleges remaining in the United States. Hampden–Sydney College is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, and is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
One of the oldest all-male liberal arts colleges in the country, this historic Virginia institution offers a tight-knit experience with just 876 students and a reasonable median debt of $19,500 at graduation. The numbers tell a mixed story, though — a 65% graduation rate is notably below the national average, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, which is worth a serious conversation. Worth considering if you thrive in a small, brotherhood-oriented environment and value tradition, but make sure you visit and honestly assess whether the culture and support structure are the right fit for you.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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