Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1868 by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. In 1878 it established a program for teaching Native Americans, which lasted until 1923.
Address: 100 E Queen St, Hampton, VA 23668, United States
Nickname Pirates
Founder Samuel C. Armstrong
Nickname Pirates
Founder Samuel C. Armstrong
Former names | Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Hampton Institute |
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| Motto | "The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life" |
| Established | April 1, 1868 |
| Type | Private, HBCU |
| Endowment | $288 million |
| President | William R. Harvey |
| Students | 5,000 |
| Location | Hampton, Virginia, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 250 acres (352.8 km²) |
| Colors | Reflex Blue & White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I FCS |
| Nickname | Pirates |
| Affiliations | MEAC MAISA |
| Website | www.hamptonu.edu |
