Hamline University

(Saint Paul, MN)

What Makes the Hamline Experience Unique?

A History of Excellence:Founded in 1854, Hamline is Minnesota's first university and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation.

Global Experiences: 77% of Hamline students study abroad.

Hands-on Learning:100% of students complete an internship, service-learning project, or collaborative research.

Professional Development: We send one of the largest groups to the National Conference of Undergraduate Research every year.

A Spirit of Service: Strong emphasis on service and volunteerism, with students logging 55,000 hours of community service last year.

National Recognition: Top-ranked and only "Great Schools, Great Prices" university of its class in Minnesota, according to U.S.News & World Report; Ranked 11th in the Midwest..

A Close-Knit Community of Learners: 2,000 undergraduate students, with an average class size of 18.

Admissions

68%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.5
  • December 01, 2011
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1440–1860 SAT Total
  • 505–630 SAT Reading
  • 480–590 SAT Math
  • 480–600 SAT Writing
  • 22–28 ACT Composite
  • 20–28 ACT English
  • 20–27 ACT Math
  • 20–26 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$39,417
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $33,236
  • $33,236
  • $8,700
  • $1,200

 

Will I Like It

2,016
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Methodist
  • 12 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 56% Women

Famous Alumni

Patricia Anderson - Minnesota State Auditor and Mayor of Eagan, MN

William Fawcett - Actor

Arthur Gillette - Surgeon and Namesake of Gillette Children\'s Speciality Healthcare

Coleen Gray - Actress

Anna Arnold Hedgeman - Civil Rights Leader and Hamline's First African-American Graduate

John Kenneth Hilliard - Academy Award Winning Sound Engineer

Paul Magers - News Anchor

Dwight D. Opperman - Chairman of Key Investments

Rozanne L. Ridgway - Assistant Secretary for European and Canadian Affairs and Ambassador to Finland

Mary Katherine Wold - Senior Vice President of Wyeth Shearman & Sterling

Academics

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Fitness

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Public Administration

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Clubs & Activities

Over 89 student clubs and organizations!

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Church, Comedy, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Long Description

Hamline, founded in 1854, is a co-ed church-affiliated university. Its 50-acre campus is located in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul.

Mailing Address

1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
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