Hamline University
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private
Hamline University admitted 90% of 3,185 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1146–1393 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Hamline University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hamline University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $62,261 a year. After grants, students paid $22,759 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hamline University’s acceptance rate?
Hamline University admitted 90% of applicants: 2,861 of 3,185 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Hamline University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Hamline University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1146 to 1393, with a median around 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Hamline University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Hamline University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Hamline University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short essay, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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