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Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,139

Acceptance Rate

90%

Graduation Rate

64%

Annual Tuition

$48,311

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Hamline University earn a median of $61,106 ten years after entry — 13% above the national median. Acceptance rate 89.8%, average SAT score 1160, in-state tuition $48,311.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,685

Retention Rate

74%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

59%

Median Debt

$23,770

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,160

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

568–728

SAT Math (middle 50%)

565–663

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

19–28

Institution Overview

Hamline University is a private, non-profit institution in Saint Paul with 1,685 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 89.8%. The graduation rate is 63.5%, and the retention rate is 73.6%. The in-state tuition is $48,311.

One year after graduation, Hamline alumni earn a median of $41,896. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,139, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $61,106. The median debt for students is $23,770, and 58.7% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$61k

10 YEARS

Top 43% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Hamline University alumni earn a median salary of $41,896. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,139. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $61,106. The median debt for graduates is $23,770.

Hamline University has an acceptance rate of 89.8% and a graduation rate of 63.5%. The retention rate is 73.6%. The cost of in-state tuition is $48,311. A majority of students, 58.7%, receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 124 / yr
Median Salary $85,774

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 101 / yr
Median Salary $59,462

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $69,040

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduates 83 / yr
Median Salary $62,210

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $34,275

Psychology, General

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $37,872

Education, General

Graduates 60 / yr
Median Salary $67,927

Legal Support Services

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $43,918

Public Administration

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $76,773

Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $40,059

Criminology

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $41,204

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $95,015

Political Science and Government

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $35,354

Human Biology

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $39,612

Anthropology

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $32,498

Biology, General

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $37,382

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $42,201

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $27,863

Sociology

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $33,894

Security Science and Technology

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $49,614

Chemistry

Graduates 10 / yr
Median Salary $50,007

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Campus Location

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284

Hamline University is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hamline University has an acceptance rate of 89.8%.