Hamline University Admission
Acceptance Rate
90.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
477
SAT Scores
1,270
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,840 students have applied and 3,093 students have allowed to admit to Hamline University (Acceptance rate: 80.55%). Hamline's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.42 % where 477 students have finally enrolled out of 3,093 admitted students.
Hamline acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Augsburg University and Concordia University-Saint Paul, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.43%).
Hamline enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.14%).
How to Apply to Hamline University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hamline. Hamline offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hamline and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Hamline University is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hamline University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,168). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Hamline University | 1,270 | 24 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,168 | 22 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,175 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hamline University, 18 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 525 | 595 | 623 |
Mathematics | 505 | 575 | 635 |
Total | 1,030 | 1,170 | 1,258 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Hamline University, 199 students submitted ACT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
English | 17 | 22 | 27 |
Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Hamline Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hamline University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
Legacy status | Required |