Hampton University

Hampton University is a private, historically black, research university in Hampton, Virginia. Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, it was established by Black and White leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.

Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, Virginia 23668-0099

General information:  (757) 727-5000

Website:  www.hamptonu.edu/

Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit

Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice

Campus setting:  City: Midsize

Campus housing:  Yes

Student population:  3,317 (2,867 undergraduate)

Student-to-faculty ratio:  13 to 1