Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's yield is 36 pts higher than Hampden-Sydney's
Yield rate - 2
Hampden-Sydney admits 37% vs. 56% at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Acceptance rate - 3
Hampden-Sydney's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySelective
- Hampden-SydneySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryTest scores required
- Hampden-SydneyTest-optional
How they read a record
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
GPA and the high school record are required.
Hampden-Sydney
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Hampden-Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Hampden-Sydney College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why