Hampton University
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Hampton University, a prestigious historically Black university affectionately known as "Our Home by the Sea," is globally recognized for its rich legacy of leadership development and its scenic waterfront campus in Hampton, Virginia. Prospective students will find exceptional academic strength in the renowned Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, alongside top-tier programs in nursing, engineering, and business. The vibrant campus culture is defined by deep-seated traditions, active student organizations, and a tight-knit community that cultivates lifelong "Hamptonian" pride. What truly sets the university apart is its unique combination of historic landmarks, like the legendary Emancipation Oak, and cutting-edge facilities, such as the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the world’s largest free-standing cancer treatment center of its kind.
Wikipedia:Hampton University is a private, historically black, research university in Hampton, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial Institute, it was established by Black and White leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. The campus houses the Hampton University Museum, which is the oldest museum of the African diaspora in the United States and the oldest museum in the commonwealth of Virginia. First led by former Union General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, Hampton University's main campus is located on 314 acres (127 ha) in Hampton, Virginia, on the banks of the Hampton River.
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Hampton University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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