Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Online | hamline.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Hamline University, located in Saint Paul's Midway district approximately midway between the Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown areas, is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1854 as Minnesota's first university. The 29-acre urban campus features a mix of historic Victorian and modern buildings, with the distinctive Old Main tower serving as a campus landmark. Operating as a Methodist-affiliated institution, Hamline maintains selective undergraduate admissions and offers comprehensive liberal arts programs, with notable strengths in creative writing, legal studies, and business administration. The university houses students in several residential halls and maintains NCAA Division III athletic programs, with its athletic teams competing as the Pipers in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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Hamline University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hamline University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#319 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#232 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#10 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#176 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1146/1393 |
| ACT | 20/28 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $720 |
| Other Fees | $1,177 |
| Room and Board | $12,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,261 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 21% |
| Business | 15% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| Legal Professions | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173665 IPEDS survey data for Hamline University.
Current students may use the Hamline University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025