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Hamline University
Admission at Hamline University is close to open (87.6%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $61,106 median earnings below before the application.
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Hamline University sits in Saint Paul proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $72,945 four years out. 40.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,776 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1146 and 1393 — above the MN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Hamline University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Hamline University received 3,185 applications and admitted 2,861 (89.8%), with 395 enrolling.
You can apply to Hamline University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1146 and 1393; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 593 | 650 | 695 |
| SAT Math | 553 | 620 | 698 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Hamline University compares
| Hamline University | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.6% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,004 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,106 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Hamline University: $61,106 median at year ten, versus $58,351 across Minnesota institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $50,004 regardless of where you're from. At Hamline University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,776 — Hamline University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
60.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Hamline University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Hamline University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 |
| Criminology | $60,757 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,557 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,252 |
| Biology, General | $49,824 |
| Education, General | $48,878 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 |
| Sociology | $46,877 |
| Psychology, General | $45,927 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,531 |
Median earnings for these 13 Hamline University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,106 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional Hamline University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Hamline University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1146–1393 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Hamline University's acceptance rate?
89.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,861 admitted from 3,185 applicants.
How much does Hamline University cost?
At Hamline University, published tuition is $50,004 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Hamline University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Hamline University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,106 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Martin Luther College — 87.2% admitted
- Minnesota State University-Mankato — 88.4% admitted
- Metropolitan State University — 98.7% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Crookston — 87.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.