Hamline University
Admissions
Interested in attending Hamline University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hamline University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Hamline University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hamline accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,184 people applied and 2,861 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 1 years at Hamline University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Hamline University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Hamline University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Hamline considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hamline University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Hamline University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47. 14% of freshmen who attended Hamline were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Hamline is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Hamline University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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