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Hampton University
Location: Hampton, Virginia
www.hamptonu.edu
Mascot: Pirates
Background
Founded in 1868, HU is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees, doctoral, first professional. HU is located 10 miles from Norfolk. There are 378 faculty, with 73% working full time, 61% with terminal degrees, 67% minority and 47% women.
Facts about HU
- Private university and liberal arts college
- Residential campus in small city
- 4,810 undergraduates: 7% part time, 61% women
- 49% of applicants admitted
- SAT I or ACT required
- 59% graduate within 6 years, 40% of these enter graduate study
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 17 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 3
- Social Studies - 2
- Science - 2
- Academic electives -6
* Mathematics requirement must include Algebra I.
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $11,656; Room/board $5446, Books/Supplies $750; personal expenses $1050; Traveling $1260
Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, cross-registration, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study aboard, teacher certification, independent study, Army, Naval ROTC. Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, IB, SAT I or ACT, institutional tests. Support Services: Tutoring, learning center, pre-admission summer program, remedial instruction.
Student Life
Freshman orientation available. Guaranteed on-campus housing for freshmen. Housing available. Activities: Student Christian Association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Women in Communication, choral groups, opera, dance, drama, musical theater, radio station, symphony orchestra, student government, TV station.
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, cross country, football, track and field, soccer, softball W, tennis, volleyball W, wrestling M. Intramural: basketball, softball, swimming.
Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, veterans' counselor, career counseling, student employment services, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for learning disabled, speech, hearing impaired
Contact:
Email: admit@hamptonu.edu
Phone: (757) 727-5328
Fax: (757) 727-5084
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
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