Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia is a nationally ranked private liberal arts college for men.

Hampden-Sydney College welcomes visitors, prospective students, and families to historic Southside Virginia. Let us help you plan your trip with a virtual map, directions, accommodations, dining options, and area attractions.

Hampden-Sydney, one of the oldest colleges in the United States, is the last American college founded in British Colonial America, and has remained in continuous operation since November 10, 1775. Located on a 1,300-acre campus in Virginia's beautiful Southside, the campus' central portion has been designated a National Historic Preservation Zone.

Hampden-Sydney College excels in teaching exceptional young men in the way they learn best: in small classes with one-on-one instruction and by doing rather than watching. Immersed in the liberal arts, every student is taught to reason effectively, think critically, and write persuasively.

The online application process for Hampden-Sydney is painless. Use the H-SC Online Application or the Common Application and choose which Admission Plan is best for you. You may apply as early as August 1, 2024 for the Fall 2025 semester. Learn more

Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia is a nationally ranked private liberal arts college for men.

The online application process for Hampden-Sydney is painless. Use the H-SC Online Application or the Common Application and choose which Admission Plan is best for you. You may apply as early as August 1, 2024 for the Fall 2025 semester.

Hampden-Sydney College's diverse student body enjoys a vibrant campus life with ample access to character-building opportunities including sports and recreation, fraternities, clubs, community service, and study abroad while preparing students to be good men and global citizens.

Hampden-Sydney began as the southernmost representative of the "Log College" form of higher education established by the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians in America, whose academic ideal was the University of Edinburgh, the seat of the Scottish Enlightenment.

Hampden-Sydney College offers 50+ majors, minors, and special programs toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.