At a glance
Average net price
$20,744
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.5%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
1,776
In-state tuition
$50,004
Out-of-state tuition
$50,004
Cost of attendance
$58,110
Median earnings (10y)
$61,106
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,160
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 78.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (35%), humanities & arts (24%), business (19%).
- STEM16%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences35%
- Trades & services6%
- Business19.4%~345 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences17.9%~318 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.3%~183 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.3%~166 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal6.6%~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English6.6%~116 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.3%~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History2.3%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.8%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.0%~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.5%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 120 | $75,549 | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Graduate certificate | 118 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 117 | $50,593 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 106 | $53,258 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 102 | $33,618 | $24,512 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 93 | $54,049 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 92 | $83,224 | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 86 | $37,295 | $26,500 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 69 | $41,882 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 58 | $35,542 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 56 | $40,063 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 48 | $43,382 | $26,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $35,126 | $27,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 42 | $60,180 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 40 | $30,468 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Graduate certificate | 37 | $32,080 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 36 | $61,319 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | $24,032 | $26,439 |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 32 | $30,081 | $25,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 27 | $37,607 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 26 | $31,770 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | $29,505 | $25,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 22 | $32,798 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 19 | $26,108 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | 17 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's | 16 | $24,716 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hamline University
Hamline University is a mid-sized institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,776 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hamline University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,744 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $50,004 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,110 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,106 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hamline University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (35% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hamline University accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,160. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Saint Paul, Minnesota (city), Hamline University draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hamline University
Q.How much does Hamline University cost?
The average net price at Hamline University is $20,744 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,110.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hamline University?
Hamline University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hamline University?
Hamline University admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Hamline University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hamline University graduate earns $61,106 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hamline University?
Published tuition is $50,004 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hamline University located?
Hamline University is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota (ZIP 55104).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hamline University at their official website.