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About Hamline University

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Hamline University is a private university in Saint Paul, MN, known for its private masters university, saint paul minnesota, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Hamline is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 477 students each year. Hamline is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1030–1258, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Hamline offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,288 per year; the sticker price of $59,091 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hamline University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
1144
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1030 – 1258 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Hamline University

Essay Strategy
Hamline sits in the heart of Saint Paul, so use your essays or additional information section to explain how you plan to engage with the Twin Cities, whether through internships, community partnerships, or cultural opportunities specific to the area.
Demonstrated Interest
Hamline is a smaller campus where the admissions office notices who shows up, so schedule an in-person visit or a virtual session with an admissions counselor and mention specific programs or professors you learned about during that interaction.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Hamline University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$59k/yr$15.4k
30k-48k~$59k/yr$18.0k
48k-75k~$59k/yr$16.8k
75k-110k~$59k/yr$21.0k
110k+~$59k/yr$27.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

58%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,882
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

55%White
12%Black / African American
10%Hispanic
10%Asian
6%Two or More Races
5%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%International
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender36% Men · 64% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 0% International
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