Hampden–Sydney College
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Hampden–Sydney College (H-SC) is a private liberal arts men's college in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. Founded in 1775, Hampden–Sydney is the oldest privately chartered college in the Southern United States, the tenth-oldest college in the US, the last college founded before the American Declaration of Independence, and the oldest of only three four-year, all-male liberal arts colleges remaining in the United States. Hampden–Sydney College is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Latin: Collegii Hampden-Sydney | |
Former names | Hampden–Sidney College |
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Motto | Huc venite iuvenes ut exeatis viri Γνώσεσθε τὴν αλήθειαν |
Motto in English | Latin: Come here as youths so you may leave as men Greek: Ye Shall Know the Truth |
Type | Private liberal arts men's college |
Established | November 10, 1775; 248 years ago (1775-11-10) |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA)[1] |
Academic affiliations | APCU Annapolis Group |
Endowment | $258 million (2021)[2] |
President | Larry Stimpert |
Academic staff | 128 |
Undergraduates | 993[3] |
Location | , U.S. 37°14′31″N 78°27′37″W |
Campus | Rural, 1,300 acres (530 ha) |
Colors | Garnet and gray[4] |
Nickname | Tigers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – ODAC |
Website | www |
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