Admission to Hampton University is based on an evaluation of high school grades, an assessment of the subjects completed in high school, standardized college entrance examination test scores, a character reference, and an essay. Several academic programs, including Pharmacy and the five-year MBA program, have separate and/or additional admissions policies and may require additional information or criteria.

To qualify for admission, a candidate must submit the following information by November 1 (Early Action) or the standard deadline of March 1 for Fall 2013 admission:

 

Undergraduate Requirements

Students interested in attending Hampton University can apply online, download an admissions application, or submit the paper application. All students must submit the following items for admission consideration:

  • The signed and completed application form for admission
  • Application fee of $35.00 (non-refundable). Only cashier’s check or money order accepted.
  • A copy of your social security card.
  • Standardized Test Results ACT or SAT scores are required of all students
  • OFFICIAL high school transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation to include a guidance counselor or teacher
  • Essay on one of the following topics:
    1. "Describe a personal moral or ethical dilemma and how it impacted your life";
    2. "How Should Today's Youth Combat Negative Moral Influences";
    3. An autobiographical essay

Transfer Requirements

Transfer applicants are students who have attended another college or university and must apply as a transfer student, not a first-time freshman. Transfer candidates who have satisfactorily completed at least 15 hours of college level courses will be considered. Candidates who have earned a cumulative 2.5 grade point average receive the highest consideration for admission. Any information withheld or falsified may subject a student to dismissal. The following credentials are required for application review.

  • The signed and completed application form
  • Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities attended
  • Application fee of $35.00 (non-refundable) A cashiers check or money order are the accepted forms of payment.  Personal checks are not accepted.
  • Official high school transcript (if you have less than 30 credit hours)
  • Official SAT or ACT scores (if you have less than 30 credit hours) or for non-U.S. citizens, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • A copy of your social security card
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Essay on one of the following topics: Describe a personal moral or ethical dilemma and how it impacted your life; or, How Should Today's Youth Combat Negative Moral Influences?; or An Autobiographical Essay.

Graduate Requirements

Your application and supporting documents must be received by the above stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Please send the following to complete your admissions file:

  • Completed application form
  • $25 non-refundable fee (cashiers check or money order)
  • An official transcript from each college/university attended
  • Official test scores of the:
  • GMAT (Business Administration applicants)
  • MCAT or DAT (Medical Science applicants)
  • GRE (all other applicants)
  • In addition to the above test scores:
  • PRAXIS (Education applicants)
  • TOEFL (Applicants whose native language is not English)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement

Visit the Hampton University Office of Admission and the Graduate College for more information about admission requirements.