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#11 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

2,638
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Location Saint Paul, Minnesota
Online hamline.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Hamline University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Average
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SAT 1030/1258
ACT 20/26
GPA 3.48

Applications Accepted

80.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,540
Costs for Hamline University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$720
Other Fees$1,076
Room and Board $11,213
Budget for Other Expenses$1,200
Total One Year Cost$59,749

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Hamline University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 21%
Business 15%
Psychology 12%
English and Literature 7%
Legal Professions 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024