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Hamline University

Hamline University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Minneapolis, MN metro with 1,710 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private nonprofit · City, large · 1,710 students

NCAA Division III · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,160

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$20,744

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

60%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

74%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$61,106

10 years after entry

Students

1,710

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026December 20, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 15, 2027February 15, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: hamline.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,371
$30,001–48,000$18,001
$48,001–75,000$16,767
$75,001–110,000$21,015
Over $110,000$27,196

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology37
Criminology28
Business Administration and Management25
Legal Studies25
Biology/Biological Sciences23
Political Science and Government16
Accounting16
Exercise Science and Kinesiology14
Show the other 35 majors
English Language and Literature14
Marketing/Marketing Management12
Creative Writing12
Finance12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11
Neuroscience11
Human Biology10
Anthropology10
History9
Management Science8
Computational Science8
Mathematics7
Biochemistry7
Physics7
Economics7
Fine/Studio Arts6
Sociology6
Chemistry5
Digital Arts5
International Business/Trade/Commerce4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4
Forensic Science and Technology4
Environmental Studies3
Education3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Social Sciences, Other3
Communication2
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics2
International/Globalization Studies2
Philosophy2
Music2
Sociology, Other1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

3,757,952 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.7 of 20

Elevation

941 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

6°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

40.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

10 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,310 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size