and the Administration building are also included in the district. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. Student demographics In 2015, nearly two-thirds of the student body was female and the other third male. Approximately 90% of the population identified as Black and about 30% were Virginia residents. Academics Hampton University has 10 accredited schools and colleges. School of Engineering and Technology School of Pharmacy James T. George School of Business Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communication School of Nursing School of Liberal Arts and Education School of Science University College College of Virginia Beach Graduate College , Hampton offers 50 baccalaureate programs, 26 master's programs, 7 doctoral programs, 2 professional programs, and 10 associate/certificate programs. The Freddye T. Davy Honors College is a non-degree granting college that offers special learning opportunities and privileges to the most high-achieving undergraduates. To join the honors college, students must formally accept an invitation given by the college or directly apply for admissions into the college. Hampton University consistently ranks among the top ten HBCUs in the nation and is ranked in Tier 1 (#217) among "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report. Hampton's student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1, which is better than the national university average of 18 to 1. Hampton is the first and only HBCU to have 100% control of a NASA Mission. The Alumni Factor named Hampton one of the seven best colleges in Virginia. Hampton University is classified as a selective admissions institution. Student activities There are over 55 student-run organizations on campus. Greek Life and organizations Athletics Hampton's colors are reflex blue and white, and their sports_nickname is "The Pirates". Hampton sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (FCS for football) in the Big South Conference. They joined this in 2018 upon leaving the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Before joining the Big South, Hampton won MEAC titles in many sports, including football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's track, and men's and women's tennis. Hampton is one of two NCAA Division 1 HBCU institutions (along with Tennessee State University, in the Ohio Valley Conference) to not be a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference or Southwestern Athletic Conference. In 2016, Hampton became the first and only HBCU to field a Division I men's lacrosse team. ESPN held a broadcast