Hamline Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.63%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1270. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $50,004
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Hamline:
- Total Enrollment: 2,565, including 429 online students
- 1,806 Undergraduate, 759 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.3% men, 65.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 108 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Hamline Overview
Hamline University (Hamline) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Hamline's tuition & fees is $50,004 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $32,417.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,565 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Hamline's acceptance rate is 87.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.86%. The median SAT score is 1270 and the ACT score is 23.
Hamline ranked 10th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Hamline University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Hamline University is $50,004. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,113.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $51,756 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,725.
| Undergraduate | $50,004 |
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| Graduate | $13,113 |
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| Undergraduate | $51,756 |
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| Graduate | $16,725 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Hamline University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Hamline
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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