
In the application year 2024, Hampden-Sydney College had an acceptance rate of 50%, with 1,115 out of 2,224 applicants granted admission. This rate is consistent with the previous year, also at 50%, but marks a notable increase from 39.8% in 2022 and 37% in 2021. Historical data indicates a downward trend in acceptance rates from 59% in 2018 to 50% in 2024, reflecting an increasingly competitive applicant pool over the years. The total number of applicants has also fluctuated, peaking at 3,262 in 2022 before dropping significantly to 2,224 in the most recent application cycle.