by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Hampden - Sydney degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Hampden - Sydney measures up.
Hampden - Sydney is ranked #2,303 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Virginia, it ranks #59 of 81 for value.
These Hampden - Sydney majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| International Relations | #64 of 115 |
| Economics | #66 of 89 |
| Business Economics | #66 of 89 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | #66 of 89 |
| International Relations & National Security | #68 of 119 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #68 of 119 |
| General Economics | #214 of 304 |
| General History | #393 of 533 |
| History | #394 of 534 |
| Political Science | #417 of 592 |
Below is the detailed Hampden - Sydney value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Hampden-Sydney College is ranked #15 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #59 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Hampden - Sydney financial aid page to be sure.
Hampden-Sydney College is ranked #2,303 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Hampden-Sydney College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Hampden - Sydney costs about $22,880. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $91,521 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $70,437 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,400 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,880 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $91,521 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Hampden - Sydney net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Hampden - Sydney degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $281,748 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,521 | #2,303 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,600 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $281,748 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,521 | #59 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,600 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Hampden - Sydney shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,552 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,732 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,831 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,295 |
| Over $110K | $33,760 |
About 99% of Hampden - Sydney undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $40,382 per year. Get more details on the Hampden - Sydney financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Hampden - Sydney net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.