Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Hampden-Sydney's yield is 8 pts higher than Chatham's
Yield rate - 2
Hampden-Sydney is 1.7× more selective than Chatham
Acceptance rate - 3
Chatham's SAT midpoint is 43 points higher than Hampden-Sydney'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
- Hampden-SydneySelective
- ChathamSelective
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 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Hampden-SydneyTest-optional
- ChathamTest-optional
How they read a record
Hampden-Sydney
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Chatham
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Hampden-Sydney | Chatham |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Hampden-Sydney College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout 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