Admissions Overview
The admission process at Hamline University has a 81% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Hamline University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
81%
Less Selective
Application Volume
3,840
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
15%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Hamline University has a 81% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Hamline University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Work Experience
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Hamline University. About 4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,030 to 1,258. Additionally, about 42% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 20 to 26.
SAT Scores
4% of students submitted400
1600
1030 – 1258
200
800
525 – 623
200
800
505 – 635
ACT Scores
42% of students submitted1
36
20 – 26
1
36
17 – 27
1
36
18 – 25
Admission Statistics
3,840 students applied to HAMLINE. Of those, 81% were accepted (3,093 students). Of these 3,093 accepted students, 477 chose to enroll.
3,840
Total Applicants
3,093
Students Admitted
477
Students Enrolled
81%
Acceptance Rate