Saint Paul, MN
Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 22 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 90% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,602 | 3,117 | 547 | 68% |
| 2020 | 4,441 | 3,062 | 455 | 69% |
| 2021 | 4,493 | 3,434 | 467 | 76% |
| 2022 | 3,840 | 3,093 | 477 | 81% |
| 2023 | 3,185 | 2,861 | 395 | 90% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,791 of 1,991 women and 1,070 of 1,194 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| 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 |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Hamline University has an acceptance rate of 90% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,861 of 3,185 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,185 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 395 enrolled.
No. Hamline University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 22 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 90% — it has become less selective.