Hampden-Sydney is a small, male-only, liberal arts college committed to forming "good men and citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." The College uses three metrics to demonstrate the success of current students and graduates:
- Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: the percentage of students who return after their freshmen year.
- Graduation Rate: the percentage of students who graduate within six years (150% of normal time) of entering college. Normal time is defined as within four years of matriculation.
- Job and Graduate School Placement Rates: the percentage of students who enter the workforce or a graduate/professional school with X year(s) after graduation.
H-SC Goals for Student Achievement
1. Retention Rates
Retention rates are based on students who return from the first (freshman) year to the second (sophomore) year. Retention rates are used to measure academic success because they show the percentage of students returning to the College who are proceeding to on-time degree completion.
Retention Rates
|
Cohort Year |
H-SC1 |
Peers1 |
National 4-year, Private, Non-Profit, Coed2 |
|
2018 |
79% |
82% |
82% |
|
2019 |
79% |
81% |
81% |
|
2020 |
90% |
80% |
81% |
|
2021 |
81% |
81% |
81% |
|
2022 |
85% |
-- |
-- |
|
Overall Average |
83% |
81% |
81% |
Note: Hampden-Sydney has compared data to institutions of similar size and function (peers), as well as all other private, non-profit, 4-year institutions. Data for peers and other institutions contains male and female students. Some data is incomplete due to the availability of reports.
Sources:
1H-SC & peer data: IPEDS Data Feedback reports with built-in peer group.
2Other (private, non-profit) institutions: IPEDS.
2. Graduation Rates
Graduation rates are based on students who entered the college as first-time, full-time students and graduated within six years (150% of normal time). The “normal time” to graduate is within four years. Graduation rates are used as a measure of success because they show that students are completing their degree requirements on time.
Graduation Rates
|
Cohort Year |
H-SC1 |
Peers1 |
National Male, Private, Non-Profit2 |
National Male, Private and Public2 |
|
2013 |
68% |
71% |
64% |
60% |
|
2014 |
71% |
71% |
64% |
61% |
|
2015 |
65% |
71% |
65% |
61% |
|
2016 |
75% |
72% |
65% |
61% |
|
2017 |
65% |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Overall Average |
69% |
71% |
64% |
61% |
Note: Hampden-Sydney has compared data to institutions of similar size and function (peers), as well as male graduation rates for students seeking a bachelor’s degree at all other private, non-profit institutions and all public and private institutions. Some data is incomplete due to the availability of reports.
Sources:
1H-SC & peer data: IPEDS Data Feedback reports with built-in peer group.
2Other (private, non-profit) institutions: IPEDS.
3. Graduate Outcomes: Job and Graduate School Placement Rates
Staying true to its mission of forming “good men and good citizens,” H-SC wants to ensure the character traits instilled in students while on campus continue after graduation.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) First Destination Career Outcomes Rate provides information for recent bachelor’s degree graduates. The career outcomes percentage is an amalgamation of graduates who are employed full-time or part-time, continuing their education, participating in a program of voluntary service, or serving in the armed forces.
Career Outcomes Percentage: Combined Job and Graduation Placement Rates
|
Graduating Class |
H-SC |
National, NACE Male Graduates1 |
SE Region of the USA1 |
National Private, non-profit1 |
National, NACE All Graduates1 |
|
2018 |
89% |
N/A |
79% |
92% |
86% |
|
2019 |
79% |
N/A |
80% |
92% |
86% |
|
2020 |
83% |
83% |
77% |
90% |
82% |
|
2021 |
81% |
86% |
82% |
92% |
84% |
|
2022 |
71% |
87% |
84% |
93% |
86% |
|
2023* |
79% |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Overall Average |
80% |
85% |
80% |
92% |
85% |
Note: Metrics were chosen based on comparable data from year to year. Some data is incomplete due to the availability of reports (* denotes an estimate until the official report is released).
1Source: First-Destination Survey (naceweb.org)
Job Placement Rates
Job placement rates are based on the percentage of graduates who obtain full-time employment within six months to a year after graduating.
Standard, Full-Time Employment Rates
|
Graduating Class |
H-SC |
National, NACE Male Graduates1 |
SE Region of USA1 |
National, Private, non-profit1 |
National, NACE All Graduates1 |
|
2018 |
77% |
N/A |
47% |
59% |
55% |
|
2019 |
63% |
N/A |
50% |
59% |
55% |
|
2020 |
65% |
50% |
46% |
55% |
50% |
|
2021 |
63% |
54% |
48% |
58% |
52% |
|
2022 |
53% |
58% |
52% |
60% |
56% |
|
2023* |
59% |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Overall Average |
63% |
54% |
49% |
58% |
54% |
Note: Metrics were chosen based on comparable data from year to year. Some data is incomplete due to the availability of reports (* denotes an estimate until the official report is released).
1Source: First-Destination Survey (naceweb.org)
Graduate School Placement Rates
Graduate school placement rates are based on the percentage of students who enter a graduate or professional program after graduating. Graduate school placement rates are used to measure success because students have completed their undergraduate degree and are continuing their education toward their chosen career field.
Graduate School Placement Rates
|
Graduating Class |
H-SC |
National, NACE Male Graduates1 |
SE Region of USA1 |
National, Private, non-profit1 |
National, NACE All Graduates1 |
|
2018 |
12% |
N/A |
20% |
20% |
19% |
|
2019 |
10% |
N/A |
19% |
19% |
19% |
|
2020 |
18% |
21% |
21% |
23% |
21% |
|
2021 |
18% |
21% |
24% |
23% |
22% |
|
2022 |
15% |
18% |
21% |
22% |
19% |
|
2023* |
20% |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Overall Average |
16% |
20% |
21% |
21% |
20% |
Note: Metrics were chosen based on comparable data from year to year. Some data is incomplete due to the availability of reports (* denotes an estimate until the official report is released).
1Source: First-Destination Survey (naceweb.org)
Institutions accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) must identify, evaluate, and publish goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student success (8.1 Student Achievement).
The Goals for Student Achievement page is updated annually. The most recent update was completed on May 2, 2024.