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Hamline University

Hamline University is a small, private institution located in Saint Paul, mn. Founded in 1854, Hamline University offers undergraduate degrees in 80 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,745 undergraduates
cost $46,616 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Hamline University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.6%
SAT score average 1152
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hamline University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Legal Support Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $46,616
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,213
Books & supplies $720
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $59,749
Average financial aid package $33,689
Estimated cost $26,060 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $46,616
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,213
Books & supplies $720
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $59,749
Average financial aid package $33,689
Estimated cost $26,060 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hamline University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,745, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

2,438

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
38%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
35%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hamline University, students love their Hamline Undergraduate Student Congress (HUSC). Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
phone 651-523-2800
address www.hamline.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Hamline undergraduate student congress (husc)

Hamline university programming board (hupb)

Black student collective (bsc)

Student athlete advisory coalition (saac)

Asian pacific american coalition (apac)

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hamline University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hamline University?

Hamline University is located in Saint Paul, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Hamline University? 

The acceptance rate for Hamline University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Hamline University?

The average high school GPA for Hamline University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hamline University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hamline University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $238,996.

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