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Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104-1284

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Hamline University is a private institution in Saint Paul with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1197, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,106 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,385.

Established
1854
Motto
Religio, Literae, Libertas
Mascot
The Piper
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III Minnesota
Division
Division III

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90%Acceptance
1197SAT Avg
1,685Students
13:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$61,106Earnings 10yr
$21,385Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hamline University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1197

Reading & WritingMid: 640
593695
MathMid: 585
553698

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1197

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$48,311
Room & Board$12,030
Books & Supplies$720
Total Cost of Attendance$56,738
Average Net Price$21,385
Median Debt at Graduation$23,770
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,011
$30–48K$15,893
$48–75K$19,628
$75–110K$24,313
$110K+$27,061

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,385

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (80)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,685
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 12%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.7%
Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,139
8 Years$55,414
10 Years$61,106

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,500
Men
$61,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#12
Forbes
#355
Washington Monthly
#27

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Pipers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from MN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
5 mi(9 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
293 mi(508 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
350 mi(607 min)

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