Hamline University (MN)
At Hamline University, we're dedicated to helping students realize and maximize their intellectual, creative, and leadership potential. As a Piper, you'll be immersed in a community of scholars and learners where opportunities abound to conduct research in state-of-the-art science labs or to work one-on-one with published authors and award-winning artists. From rigorous academics to enriching clubs, organizations, and athletics, you'll receive a student experience designed to equip you with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and momentum to take the lead.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Hamline University considers you to be a first-year student if you will graduate from high school in the spring of 2026, (regardless of total completed college credits while in high school) or if you have graduated from high school but have not enrolled at a college, university or other degree-granting institution after high school.
Hamline is test-optional. We will accept your application with or without ACT or SAT scores. 100% of admitted students, regardless of test submission, are eligible and considered for Hamline merit scholarships.
Hamline is test-optional. We will accept your application with or without ACT or SAT scores. 100% of admitted students, regardless of test submission, are eligible and considered for Hamline merit scholarships.
Transfer
Hamline University considers you to be a transfer student if you have graduated from high school (or earned your GED) and have taken any college classes or enrolled at a college, university or other degree-granting institution after high school. College credits earned while in high school do not qualify a student for transfer status.
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Additional information
Students get the one-on-one attention of caring professors who know their names and their dreams for the future. From the moment they step on campus, students have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with faculty experts, do work that matters, and gain hands-on experience. It’s how they find their purpose and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.
• More than 50 areas of study
• 100% of students participate in internships, research, or service learning.
• 13:1 student-faculty
• 1,814 undergraduate students, representing 43 states
• Located in the heart of the Twin Cities
• 100% of first-time, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students receive Hamline grants and scholarships
• 22 NCAA Division III teams
• 70+ student organizations
• Merit scholarships up to $32,000 each year
• More than 50 areas of study
• 100% of students participate in internships, research, or service learning.
• 13:1 student-faculty
• 1,814 undergraduate students, representing 43 states
• Located in the heart of the Twin Cities
• 100% of first-time, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students receive Hamline grants and scholarships
• 22 NCAA Division III teams
• 70+ student organizations
• Merit scholarships up to $32,000 each year
Visit us
A campus visit is one of the most important factors in choosing the right college for you. When you schedule a visit, our Hamline Experience Coordinator will help you explore life as a Piper! During your visit, you can tour campus, meet with an Admission Counselor, talk with a professor or experience a class. Request an in-person or virtual visit online at hamline.edu/visit or by calling 651-523-2014.