Hamline University Acceptance Rate
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,185
- Admitted
- 2,861
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hamline University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.6% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,417 to 3,185 (-7%) over that period.
Its 89.8% rate makes Hamline University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
Hamline University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,417 | 2,378 | 69.6% | 521 |
| 2015–16 | 3,995 | 2,892 | 72.4% | 513 |
| 2016–17 | 4,252 | 2,989 | 70.3% | 548 |
| 2017–18 | 4,250 | 2,937 | 69.1% | 535 |
| 2018–19 | 4,794 | 3,219 | 67.1% | 538 |
| 2019–20 | 4,602 | 3,117 | 67.7% | 547 |
| 2020–21 | 4,441 | 3,062 | 68.9% | 455 |
| 2021–22 | 4,493 | 3,434 | 76.4% | 467 |
| 2022–23 | 3,840 | 3,093 | 80.5% | 477 |
| 2023–24 | 3,185 | 2,861 | 89.8% | 395 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,991 | 1,791 | 90% |
| Men | 1,194 | 1,070 | 89.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 593–695 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 553–698 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 32% |
How Hamline University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hamline University's acceptance rate?
Hamline University's acceptance rate is 89.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,861 admitted of 3,185 applicants).
Is Hamline University test optional?
Hamline University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hamline University?
Hamline University received 3,185 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,861.
What SAT score do you need for Hamline University?
Admitted students at Hamline University typically scored 593–695 on SAT Reading/Writing and 553–698 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hamline University getting harder to get into?
Hamline University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.6% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hamline.edu/.