Hampton University

Hampton University is one of the leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) in the United States.  It was founded in 1868 as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute to prepare promising young African-American men and women to lead and teach their newly-freed people. Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, is a privately-endowed, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational university.  It is located in southeastern Virginia and boasts one of the loveliest campuses in the nation, with a picturesque waterfront and historic buildings and landmarks.  Hampton has grown into a comprehensive University offering a broad range of technical, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional, and graduate degree programs.

Hampton University has a current enrollment of 5,700 students who come from 49 states and 35 territories and nations.  They represent urban centers, suburban communities, small towns, and rural areas.  Hampton University is comprised of six schools: the schools of Business, Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts and Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Science; a Graduate College and a College of Continuing Education. The University offers 38 bachelor's degree programs, 14 master's degree programs, and the doctoral or professional degree in nursing (Ph.D.), physics (Ph.D.), physical therapy (DPT), and pharmacy (Pharm. D.).

The student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 provides for more personalized instruction and advisement for each student, and enables the University to more effectively track and support individual student progress.  Interactive classroom activities are complemented by experiences that extend learning far beyond the boundaries of the campus.  Research projects, internships, international study, and numerous other activities are integral to the Hampton experience.

Mission Statement

Hampton University is a comprehensive institution of higher education, dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Its curriculum emphasis is scientific and professional with a strong liberal arts under girding. In carrying out its mission, the University requires that everything that it does be of the highest quality.

 An historically black institution, Hampton University is committed to multiculturalism. The University serves students from diverse national, cultural and economic backgrounds. From its beginnings to the present, the institution has enrolled students from five continents North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Europe and many countries including Gabon, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, China, Armenia, Great Britain and Russia, as well as the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands and numerous American Indian nations. Placing its students at the center of its planning, the University provides a holistic educational environment. Learning is facilitated by a range of educational-offerings, a rigorous curriculum, excellent teaching, professional experiences, multiple leadership opportunities, and an emphasis on the development of character which values integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility.

Research and public service are integral parts of Hampton's mission. In order to enhance scholarship and discovery, faculty are engaged in writing, research, and grantsmanship. Faculty, staff and students provide leadership and service to the University as well as the global community.

In achieving its mission, Hampton University offers exemplary programs and opportunities which enable students, faculty and staff to grow, develop and contribute to our society in a productive, useful manner.

Hampton University :: Hampton, Va  23668 :: 757/727-5000