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:  Nursing, Pharmacy, and the 5 year MBA program have separate and/or additional admissions policies and may require additional information or criteria. Please visit the acadmic web page links for specific information.

To qualify for admission, a candidate must submit the following information by December 1 for Early Action (non-binding) or March 1 for standard admission:

• 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
• 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?

HIGH SCHOOL - 4 years of English, algebra I & II, geometry, biology, chemistry with lab, social sciences and 6 academic electives. Foreign language is not required.

Candidates are urged to submit their application for admission as early as possible during their senior year of high school. The University grants credit for (AP) advanced placement, and (IB) International Baccalaureate programs. 

TRANSFER STUDENTS - Must submit official college transcript(s) and your high school transcript with less than 30 transferable semester hours (60 quarter hours); SAT or ACT scores. Students with a cumulative 2.5 grade point average in college coursework receive the highest consideration for admission.  Several academic programs:  Nursing, Pharmacy, and the 5 year MBA program have separate and/or additional admissions policies and may require additional criteria.  Please visit the academic web page links for specific information.   

Hampton University accepts all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, national origin, religious beliefs, or physical disabilities.