PrivateUrbanHamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104-1284
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
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.
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Varsity Sports — Pipers
History & Fun Facts
- •Founded as a coeducational institution, Hamline was among the first coeducational universities in the United States.
- •Chartered in 1854, Hamline University is the second oldest university in Minnesota, and the first coeducational university in the state, graduating its first collegiate class in 1859.
- •The first classes at Hamline were held in rooms on the second floor of the village general store while the construction of the classroom building was in progress.
- •Students moved into the Red Wing building in January 1856.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1197
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Programs (80)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + large city premium