Applying to Hamline

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
89.83%	1,270

Hamline University's acceptance rate is 89.83% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,185 students applied and 2,861 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Hamline.

Hamline's acceptance rate places 19th out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,270 and the ACT score is 24 at Hamline. Hamline's SAT score ranks 6th out of 17 Minnesota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Hamline, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Hamline University is 89.83% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.81%. 1,194 men and 1,991 women applied to Hamline and 1,070 men and 1,791 women students were accepted.

Among them, 148 men and 247 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Hamline.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Hamline
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,185	1,194	1,991	0	0
Admitted	2,861	1,070	1,791	0	0
Enrolled	395	148	247	0	0
Acceptance Rate	89.83%	89.61%	89.95%	-	-
Yield	13.81%	13.83%	13.79%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Hamline University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 13 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 128 students (32%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Hamline.

The median SAT score is 1,270 with 650 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 695 and the 25^th percentile is 593. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 698 and 25^th percentile is 553 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at Hamline. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Hamline University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Hamline
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1146	1270	1393
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	593	650	695
SAT Math	553	620	698
ACT Composite	20	24	28
ACT Math	19	24	26
ACT English	20	23	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Hamline University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Hamline. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Hamline University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Hamline Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Hamline.

Admission Information for Applying to Hamline
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.hamline.edu/admission-aid/admission
Online Application	https://www.hamline.edu/admission-aid/admission/apply/first-year
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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