About Hamline University

Founded in 1854, Hamline University. is a Private college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,184 full time undergraduate students, and 1,668 full time graduate students.

The Hamline University Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 160 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hamline University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate70%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range960-1230
ACT Range21-27

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 46% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hamline University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
3%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
54%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
21%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
21%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
65%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
15%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
66%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
3%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
26%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
54%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
21%
“We live for the big game”
3%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
43%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
21%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
65%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
15%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
66%
“There might be people who do”
23%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    80 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    70 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    86 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    89 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    89 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    89 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    89 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    89 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

Hamline University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Hamline University?

38 Students rated Hamline University

Bryan - 01/05/2022

The campus was very nice and everyone was welcoming but the admissions office wasnt as useful as I'd hoped. The tour that was given was amazing and the schools academic and athletic programs were very appealing as well as their dorms and options for living on and or off campus.

Madison - 03/05/2020

It is a great school that focuses on academics and getting to know the students well. They are known for sports but what I like most is that they are academics first before sports. They say that you are here for an education first and that you pay to be here. So they make sure that your grades are up to date and that you are not failing any classes. They want everyone to be successful and if you Ate struggling in a class or need help, the professors are always there to help and there are tutors that are willing to help as well. I think it is good that their class sizes are small because then they really focus on the students and get to know and help them more

Caelyn - 02/25/2020

Overall Hamline University is very diverse, kind, and passionate. I’m able to learn from so many different opinions throughout my education and that’s wonderful. The campus is a comfortable environment, and the faculty and staff and are genuine. They really want to help you reach your goals.

Jalisa - 01/06/2020

Hamline University has a very diverse setting, which brings more of a cultured education to Hamline University. In my opinion it's very important to surround yourself with a diverse group of individuals because it gives you a better understanding to different cultures and Hamline does a great job of that.

Hamline University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Hamline University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hamline University is 70%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I'd certainly take my education much more seriously and would've finished school as soon as I could. I would've planned my education more and looked more into where I'd transfer to.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    While I'm a fan of Hamline, a lot of students feel underwhelmed by it, and its liberal claims are not always supported by the president.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    none

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Hamline has a small-town feel while being placed in a larger city. Minneapolis is a short bus ride away and the campus community felt more like home, with small groups of close friends and recognizing almost everyone you meet on campus.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The community. Everyone is very accepting, open, and welcoming.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    Helpful.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The cafeteria food was terrible. Nice facility but gross food.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The type of person that should attend this school should be open-minded, willing to put a lot of effort into their academics, and to be able to hang out with any student or faculty member.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Hamline pushes the fact they are the oldest university in Minnesota and how they are expanding. They also focus on showing how diverse they think they are. While being quite diverse, they are not nearly diverse as they think. They should puch the diversity concept some more while working to better/rebuild some of the services that enrolled students rely on.

    Read all 10 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person who shouldn't attend this school has the following traits predominant in their personality: overly-shy, lazy, uninterested, undetermined, unfocused, etc.

    Read all 9 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The size of the campus is small and is easy to navigate, and it is located near a large city, but not too near, so that it is still a part of the culture of the larger city.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known more about financial aid.

    Read all 7 answers

  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Hamline is a pretty standard liberal arts college. Its location in the middle of the twin cities provides for many opportunities that would otherwise be missed by going to a more rural school. However, students have to be willing to take the initiative because the school admin tends to be more campus oriented. As with all liberal arts school it is expensive if you don't know what you want to do or at least what your major is going to be. Hamline does a good job of getting students out in 4 years (education being the exception at 4.5).

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Go to school, get a degree, get out sums up one part of the student body/student activities. Party Party Party would be the other half of the student body/activity.

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    The profs are awesome at Hamline. However, the administration can make it a little difficult when dealing with degree issues etc. I feel that this is true of most post-secondary institutions however.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Generally composed of students from MN with a significant portion of those from the Twin Cities metro area. The school is split between the jocks and the typical liberal arts college activists.

    Read all 1 answers

  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    They are relatively accurate only because the on-campus life is dominated by sports and activity/activist groups because a large percentage of students (the silent majority if you will) go home or at least stay away from campus on the weekends.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

60%

female

40%

male

2,184

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,668

Total Grad Students

18%

Out-Of-State

81%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

80

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

20%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
70%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Hamline University receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 75% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$39,181

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$480

Books and Supplies

$9,894

Room and Board

49,555

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,227
$30 - $48K
$16,955
$48 - $75K
$19,097
$75 - $110K
$23,184
$110K & UP
$27,220

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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