Hamline University

St. Paul, Minnesota
4-year Private university
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Overview

Hamline University is a private institution established in 1854 with urban setting located in St. Paul. It is ranked 10 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices 4-1-4 based academic calender. Students can choose from more than 50 areas of study and outside tha classroom there are about 60 student organizations, along with musical groups and several club and intramural sports.

#10 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Urban
Location St. Paul, Minnesota
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1854
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,782 Undergraduates
Website http://www.hamline.edu/

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$59,776
Cost of Attendance
$21,150
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,134
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,134
Room and Board Fees $12,030
$39,409 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.48 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS,ELS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Schooling was in English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$39,784 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$33,270 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $59,776
82% Students with need received Financial Aid
21.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $32,000
Eligibility First year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based on the combination of your class rank or grades and your ACT or SAT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Honors Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000
Eligibility First year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based on the combination of your class rank or grades and your ACT or SAT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Achievement Scholarship
Total Worth $26,000-$28,000
Eligibility First year undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based on the combination of your class rank or grades and your ACT or SAT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000
Details Admitted students applying for this scholarship must participate in a musical ensemble and enroll in one of the following: private music lessons or music classes once the scholarship is awarded. A major in music is not required to be eligible for this scholarship, but students must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
Bishop Hamline Award
Total Worth $3,000
Details For students in college readiness programs such as College Possible, Upward Bound, AVID, etc.
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Students

1,782 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
84% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
62% Students graduate within 6 years