Hamline University Admissions

Hamline University maintains an open admission policy with an 80.55% acceptance rate. This means most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission, making it accessible to students with varying academic backgrounds. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1030-1258 on the SAT, with an average of 1144. Students typically need around a 3.0 GPA to be competitive. The university seeks students who value small class sizes, with its 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and appreciate a liberal arts education rooted in Methodist values. Hamline particularly attracts students interested in social justice, community engagement, and interdisciplinary learning in an urban Minnesota setting.