
Hampden-Sydney College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 is 50%, with 2,224 applicants and 1,115 admitted. This marks a notable increase from 40% in 2022, when 3,262 students applied and 1,298 were admitted. The acceptance rate has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years, starting from 57% in 2019 and declining to 37% in 2021 before recovering to 47% and then 50% in the subsequent years. This pattern indicates an increasing selectivity at Hampden-Sydney College, reflecting a stronger overall applicant pool.