First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: home.hamptonu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Hampton University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 151 or MAT 130 4 and | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 151 or MAT 130 4 and | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 103 BIO 105 BIO Elect 4 4 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101 and 102 CHE 201 and 202 4 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 203 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIS 201 and HIS 202 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 203 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 205 | 3 credits |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 151 or MAT 130 4 and | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 151 or MAT 130 4 and | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 151 and MAT 152 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 103 BIO 105 BIO Elect 4 4 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101 and 102 CHE 201 and 202 4 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 203 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 203 and ENG 204 | 6 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HIS 201 and HIS 202 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 203 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 205 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 201 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 202 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 106 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Science Elective 4 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO 201 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 101 &102 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 200 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | Evaluated by Department Dependent upon Evaluation | |
| Music Theory | 3 | Music 200 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | HIS 107 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio | 3 | Evaluated by ART Dep. Dependent upon Evaluation | |
| Computer Science | 3 | CSC 151 | 4 credits |
| English Language/Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| English Language/Composition | 4 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | 6 credits |
| English Literature/Composition | 3 | ENG 210 | 3 credits |
| English Literature/Composition | 4 | ENG 210 and ENG 211 | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 101 and FRE 102 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 101 and GER 102 | 6 credits |
| Government and Political Comp | 3 | POL 205 | 3 credits |
| Government and US Politics | 3 | POL 203 | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | Foreign Language Elect 6 | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 201 | 4 credits |
| Physics C | 3 | PHY 201 & 202 | 8 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MAT 117 | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | MAT 117 and MAT 118 | 6 credits |
Source: home.hamptonu.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 42 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 22 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 19 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Political Science and Government | 18 |
| Finance | 18 |
| Engineering | 16 |
| Journalism | 16 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 11 |
| Health and Wellness | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 8 |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | 6 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 6 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Management Information Systems | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 |
| Public Administration | 3 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 |
| General Studies | 3 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Music Technology | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Hampton University’s own pages include Hampton University Legacy Scholarship; Hampton University Merit Scholarship.
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Cross Country, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Sailing
ROTC
Army, Navy
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
1,794,278 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF)
Nearest hub airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.2 of 20
Elevation
8 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
32°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
2.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
30 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,380 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
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- Old Dominion University9 mi
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- Virginia Wesleyan University13 mi
- Regent University17 mi
- William & Mary27 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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