Hamline University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Hamline University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Hamline University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,765, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $45,540.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1258
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
44%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
61%
Unknown
5%
Black
10%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
20
Total Online Enrollment
1,153
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.44% online, 56% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates40% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's4% online
Graduate Certificate38% online
Master's29% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
45%
State Grant Aid
57%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
45%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 9 | History. | |||
| 10 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 19 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 20 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.