Hampton University Office of Advancement & External Engagement

Hampton University Recognized in Many Prestigious College Ranking Lists

HAMPTON, Va. – (September 14, 2020) – Hampton University continues to be recognized by well-respected publications across the world including U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, MONEY Magazine and many others.

“It is because of our faculty and staff that consistently help Hampton University achieve these notable distinctions. Clearly, any objective analysis will show that our institution is one of the best modest-sized universities in the country,” said Dr. William R. Harvey, Hampton University President.

In the newest Princeton Review annual list of the country’s best colleges, Hampton University has once again been named a “Best College” in the 2021 Edition. The Princeton Review also named Hampton as a Best Southeastern college, and considered academically outstanding. The Princeton Review has been a trusted resource for parents and students in choosing the best college for over 25 years. The Best 384 Colleges rankings are based on ratings from real students.

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2021 Best Colleges report and Hampton University was ranked as a top school in several categories. As a historically black college and university, the publication ranked Hampton University in the top five. Hampton University was also ranked as one of the Best National Universities, one of the best undergraduate computer science programs, best engineering programs, and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. U.S. News & World Report provides nearly 50 different types of numerical rankings and lists to help students narrow their college search.

Hampton University was once again named one of the “Best Colleges” by MONEY Magazine – a longtime trusted leader in financial preparedness. MONEY Magazine spends months evaluating data on quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes to come up with the Best Colleges rankings.

Hampton University has been identified by Affordable Schools as having one of the best affordable online bachelor’s in religious studies degree programs in their recent ranking. The ranking considered average cost of attendance, student-to-faculty ratio, and graduation rate.

Intelligent.com awarded Hampton University as top ranking status for multiple degree programs. Hampton University was recognized for the Human Resources Certification Program, Counseling Degree Programs, Criminal Justice Degree Programs, Doctorate Degree Programs and Most Affordable Online Colleges. The student-focused comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

Hampton University has been identified as having one of the top online doctorate in elementary education degree programs by College Values Online. The ranking considered accreditation, cost of attendance, rankings, and raw affordability. College Values Online’s mission is to provide assistance in selecting the best college for each individual situation by offering rankings of schools and various degree programs, in addition to information on numerous career options from a value perspective.

Affordable Schools Editor identified Hampton University as having one of the best affordable online bachelor’s in religious studies degree programs in their recent ranking. Affordable Schools’ mission is to help students make smart, higher education choices.

Psych Degrees ranked Hampton University as #2 most Affordable Master’s in Counseling in their latest ranking. Psych Degrees understands that the projected job growth for psychologists between 2014 and 2024 is 19%, much faster than the average for all occupations. Graduating from Hampton’s degree program can position students for a number of financially rewarding career paths.  Psych Degrees strives to provide clear, credible guidance to help students find the best college for them.