Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia · Private Nonprofit · 62.3% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 47/100 · Below Average Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Hampton University earns an overall ROI score of 47/100 (Below Average Value). Tuition runs $30,592 with an average net price of $25,319 after aid. Average earnings six years after entry land at $37,700, climbing to a median of roughly $59,159 by year ten, producing a payback period of about 10.0 years. Median federal debt of $25,442 works out to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68, which is tight. The component scores break down as earnings premium 52/100, completion 55/100, payback 61/100, debt-to-earnings 34/100, repayment 10/100. The lowest sub-score is loan repayment rate at 10/100, which is the main weight pulling the overall number down; the strongest sub-score is payback period at 61/100. Data points here come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024-2025 vintage), and Scorecard earnings carry a 6-10 year reporting lag, so the figures describe recent graduating cohorts rather than this year's incoming class.
Hampton University
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $30,592/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $30,592/yr |
| Average net price | $25,319/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $101,276 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $59,159 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $37,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,442 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $270 |
| Estimated payback period | 10 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57.2% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,727 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $30,592/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $25,319/year, or roughly $101,276 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $32,101/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $31,528/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $25,442, which works out to about $270 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($37,700) and comes to 0.68, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $32,101 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,207 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,305 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | $31,528 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $32,101 per year here. With expected earnings around $59,159 a decade out, that's a difficult number - Pell, state grants, and any institutional aid are doing real work to make it accessible, but families should still model debt carefully across four years.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families ($48,001-$75,000) face a net price of about $14,305 per year. These households typically get less Pell support and partial institutional aid, so the tuition bill is more directly felt. Whether the math works depends on the major: programs with stronger early earnings can absorb this cost; lower-paying majors will produce a longer payback period. Note: the income-bracket data shows inversions where the 0-30k bracket pays more than the 30-48k bracket - that's unusual and likely reflects small-sample noise or aid policy quirks; treat the brackets as approximate.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families in the $110,000+ bracket pay an average of $31,528 per year.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Hampton University with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $82,252 | B+ |
| Biology | $49,539 | D |
| Psychology | $45,749 | D |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | $48,610 | D |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | $54,437 | C |
| International Relations | $64,293 | D |
| Marketing | $47,479 | D |
| Journalism | $61,675 | D |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,602 | D |
| Registered Nursing | $94,216 | B |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration, Management, and Operations (CIP 5202) graduates 57 students per year. Reported median four-year earnings of $82,252. Median program debt is $26,000 against a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.32, which is manageable. CampusROI assigns this program an ROI grade of B+. Business and management is the workhorse major here; outcomes track closely with the student's region and willingness to relocate for opportunity.
Biology
Biology (CIP 2601) graduates 56 students per year. Reported median first-year earnings of $30,359 and four-year earnings of $49,539. Median program debt is $27,000 against a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.89, which is heavy. CampusROI assigns this program an ROI grade of D. Health-adjacent bachelor's majors often need a graduate or licensure step to hit the earnings figures shown; budget for that next step in the financing plan.
Psychology
Psychology (CIP 4201) graduates 50 students per year. Reported median first-year earnings of $29,154 and four-year earnings of $45,749. Median program debt is $26,000 against a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.89, which is heavy. CampusROI assigns this program an ROI grade of D. Psychology bachelor's-level outcomes are weak unless paired with graduate study; the debt-to-earnings ratio here reflects that reality.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Kinesiology and Exercise Science (CIP 3105) graduates 32 students per year. Reported median first-year earnings of $27,633 and four-year earnings of $48,610. Median program debt is $26,000 against a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.94, which is heavy. CampusROI assigns this program an ROI grade of D.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences (CIP 2401) graduates 30 students per year. Reported median first-year earnings of $37,179 and four-year earnings of $54,437. Median program debt is $26,000 against a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.70, which is tight. CampusROI assigns this program an ROI grade of C.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 44.5% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 53.1% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 49.5% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 56.9% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Hampton University’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 62.3% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 379-532 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 411-558 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 13-22 |
| Enrollment | 3,727 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 39.4% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $8,778 |
The school admits roughly 62.3% of applicants, putting it in the moderately selective category (SAT Math 25th-75th of 379-532; SAT Reading 25th-75th of 411-558; ACT Composite 25th-75th of 13-22). For prepared students with solid high school records the admit decision is unlikely to be the binding constraint here.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Hampton University sits at ROI 47 with 10.0yr payback.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton University (this school) | 47 | $25,319 | $59,159 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | 51 | $17,127 | $52,184 |
| Howard University | 41 | $50,539 | $63,066 |
| Bowie State University | 40 | $19,298 | $54,537 |
| Morgan State University | 34 | $14,985 | $50,698 |
| Coppin State University | 33 | $9,977 | $46,490 |
Who Thrives Here
Fit skews toward students who want regional access without paying flagship-level tuition. Median earnings ten years out of $59,159 should be the honest yardstick for whether the price the family will actually pay (see the income-bracket breakdown below) leads to a workable post-graduation budget.
The Verdict: Proceed With Caution
The money case for Hampton University is mixed, and worth a hard look before you commit. At $25,319 per year after aid, the typical graduate earns $59,159 ten years after entry, which means it takes about 10 years to earn the cost back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years. Whether it's worth it comes down to your major and your aid package.
What to keep an eye on: a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68 (median across the schools we score: 0.61), a three-year loan repayment rate of 53.1% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $25,442 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $37,700 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
Hampton University: Common Questions
Is Hampton University worth it?
In our view, the money case is mixed and worth a hard look before you commit. Hampton University scores 47/100 on our ROI scale. At $25,319 a year after aid the typical graduate earns $59,159 ten years after entry, so it takes about 10 years to earn the cost back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does Hampton University cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $25,319 a year, or roughly $101,276 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Hampton University graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $59,159 ten years after enrolling, roughly $17,359 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Hampton University?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 10 years for Hampton University. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Hampton University graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $25,442, against average earnings of $37,700 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. How much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at Hampton University?
The six-year graduation rate is 57.2%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.