Overview
About Hampton
Hampton University has men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field and cross country, competing in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Big South Conference (BSC). Head coach Sha'keela Saunders leads the Pirates, who train at Armstrong Stadium (400m outdoor track). Hampton is in Hampton, Virginia, with 3,672 undergraduates, and 2025–26 tuition and fees start at $31,512 USD.
Teams
Pirates track and field and cross country
Recruiting standards
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Coaching staff
- Maurice PierceDirector of Cross Country/Track & Field (Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Mid-Distance)
- Sha'keela SaundersHead Coach - Women's Track & Field
- Eric SmallsAssistant Coach/Student Services (Throws, Multi Events)
- Moise JosephAssistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Academics
Language
English is the language of instruction at HU
Fields of study
Admissions and graduation
- Graduated within six years
- 64%
Graduation rate for full-time students who started in fall 2019. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Cost
Tuition and fees, 2025–26
- In-state and out-of-state
- $31,512 USD
- International (same as out-of-state)
- $31,512 USD
Full cost for a first-year student
- Cost of attendance, 2024–25
- $48,132 USD
- Average net price, 2024–25
- $25,683 USD
Cost of attendance is tuition, fees, books, housing and food for a year. Net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships.