More selective than 43% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 32% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hamline University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Hamline University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hamline University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 568 | 728 |
| SAT math | 565 | 663 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1133 | 1391 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hamline University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 568–728 | 565–663 | 19–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 593–695 | 553–698 | 20–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hamline University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Hamline University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 80% | 85% | $16,778 |
| 18 | Augsburg University | 82% | 52% | $23,873 |
| 19 | University of St Thomas | 85% | 76% | $29,155 |
| 20 | Martin Luther College | 87% | 72% | $18,463 |
| 21 | Hamline University | 88% | 60% | $20,744 |
| 22 | Bethel University | 88% | 71% | $28,556 |
| 23 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 88% | 50% | $12,212 |
| 24 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 88% | 54% | $19,139 |
| 25 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 89% | 65% | $18,743 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Hamline University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hamline University admissions questions
What is the Hamline University acceptance rate?
Hamline University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,861 of 3,185 applicants were admitted.
Does Hamline University require the SAT or ACT?
Hamline University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hamline University?
The middle 50% of Hamline University enrolled first-year students scored 1133–1391 on the SAT and 19–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hamline University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (395 of 2,861).
Is Hamline University getting harder to get into?
Hamline University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hamline University overview