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Hampton University: HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Catherine House as seen from the Hampton River
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College · Catholic life on campus

Hampton University

  • LocationHampton, VA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,649 students
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Hampton University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Hampton University in Hampton, VA is listed by the Diocese of Richmond among the colleges and universities with a campus ministry. The diocese's Hampton page names three nearby parishes.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Hampton University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Rose of Lima and the Korean Martyrs Catholic Parish: 2.6 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Hampton University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Rose of Lima and the Korean Martyrs Catholic Parish — 2.6 mi · 2114 Bay Avenue, Hampton
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Richmond lists Hampton University among the colleges and universities with a campus ministry, and has a campus ministry page for it.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Colleges and Universities with Campus Ministries”
      The Diocese of Richmond's Find a Campus page lists Hampton University among the colleges and universities with a campus ministry.
    2. Hampton University | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/cm/hampton-university · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Near Campus Parishes: Saint Joseph Catholic Church Saint Mary Star of the Sea Immaculate Conception”
      The diocese's Hampton University campus ministry page lists three parishes near the campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

None recorded.

Concerns

  • The diocese's Hampton page names nearby parishes; no campus center, chaplain, Mass schedule or student group.
    Sources (1)
    1. Hampton University | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/cm/hampton-university · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Near Campus Parishes: Saint Joseph Catholic Church Saint Mary Star of the Sea Immaculate Conception”
      The diocese's Hampton University campus ministry page lists three parishes near the campus.

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Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Find a Campus | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/campus-ministry/find-a-campus · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “Colleges and Universities with Campus Ministries”
    The Diocese of Richmond's Find a Campus page lists Hampton University among the colleges and universities with a campus ministry.
  2. Hampton University | Evangelize Richmondevangelizerichmond.org/cm/hampton-university · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “Near Campus Parishes: Saint Joseph Catholic Church Saint Mary Star of the Sea Immaculate Conception”
    The diocese's Hampton University campus ministry page lists three parishes near the campus.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
65 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 969 · ACT 17.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$17,152

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division I · Colonial Athletic Association
SettingSuburb
ROTCArmy · Navy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member15 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,255
Total students3,649
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$25,319
Cost of attendance (per year)$46,027
Median federal debt at graduation$25,442
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,159
Admission rate62%
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 790–1090ACT 13–22
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT969
SAT reading & writing411–558
SAT math379–532
ACT composite13–22
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Richmond

The Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: richmonddiocese.org, richmonddiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 232265
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Hampton University a Catholic college?
No. Hampton University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Campus Ministry, Hampton University (Diocese of Richmond listing).

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