Hamline University

10 Interesting Facts about Hamline University

1. Hamline University was established in 1854, making it the first university in Minnesota and one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the state.
2. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, though it welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
3. The university’s main campus is situated in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, providing easy access to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.
4. Hamline is known for its strong liberal arts education and offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across various disciplines.
5. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Hamline University had an enrollment of around 3,800 students, including undergraduate and graduate students.
6. The campus boasts modern facilities including libraries, research centers, classrooms, and athletic facilities. It also has resources for the arts and cultural events.
7. Hamline University School of Law was a prominent institution within Hamline until it merged with William Mitchell College of Law in 2015 to form Mitchell Hamline School of Law, which operates independently.
8. Hamline emphasizes the importance of community engagement and service learning. It provides numerous opportunities for students to engage with the community.
9. The university is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion on campus. It offers programs and initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive learning environment.
10. Hamline University has produced notable alumni who have excelled in various fields, including law, business, politics, arts, and social justice.

Admissions

Tuition & Fee

All Programs

Accounting (BBA)
Major concentration
Anthropology
Major
Applied mathematics
Major
Applied psychology
Minor
Area of Study Program Type(s)
Behavioral economics
Major concentration
Biochemistry
Major
Biology
Major
Licensure
Business administration (BBA)
Major
Online Bachelor’s Completion Major
Business analytics (BBA)
Major concentration
Business practice
Minor
Chemistry
Major
Licensure
Chinese studies
Minor
Computational data science
Major
Contemporary music production
Minor
Creative writing (BFA)
Major
Criminology and criminal justice
Major
Data visualization
Minor
Digital and studio art
Major
Digital storytelling
Minor
Ecology and evolutionary biology (Biology)
Major concentration
Economic analysis
Minor
Economics
Major
Education
Major
Minor
Online Bachelor’s Completion Major
Elementary education
Major concentration
Online Bachelor’s Completion Major
Licensure
Energy and environmental science (Physics)
Major concentration
Engineering and innovation (Physics)
Major concentration
English and communication studies
Major
English as a second language (Education)
Major concentration
Online Bachelor’s Completion Major
Licensure
Environmental and climate studies
Major
Ethics and advocacy
Minor
Exercise science
Major
Finance (BBA)
Major concentration
Fine arts (Digital and studio art)
Major concentration
Forensic and investigative science
Major
Minor
Forensic psychology (Interdisciplinary)
Major concentration
Forensic science
Major
Genetics, molecular, and cellular biology (Biology)
Major concentration
Global and international studies
Major
Graphic and interactive design (Digital and studio art)
Major concentration
Graphic design
Minor
History
Major
International and regional security (Political science)
Major concentration
Law, 3 +3 early admission
Pre-professional
Leadership
Minor
Legal studies with graduate paralegal certificate
Major
Legal studies: law and society
Major
Management (BBA)
Major concentration
Marketing (BBA)
Major concentration
Media arts (Digital and studio art)
Major concentration
Music
Major
Music production
Certificate
Neuroscience
Major
Organizational leadership
Online Bachelor’s Completion Major
Paralegal
Certificate
Peace officer standards and training (Criminology and criminal justice)
Major concentration
Philosophy
Major
Physics
Major
Licensure
Political analysis
Minor
Political change and advocacy (Political science)
Major concentration
Political science
Major
Pre-audiology
Pre-professional
Pre-chiropractic medicine
Pre-professional
Pre-dentistry
Pre-professional
Pre-engineering
Pre-professional
Pre-exercise physiology
Pre-professional
Pre-health
Pre-professional
Pre-law
Pre-professional
Pre-medicine
Pre-professional
Pre-nursing
Pre-professional
Pre-occupational therapy
Pre-professional
Pre-optometry
Pre-professional
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-professional
Pre-physical therapy
Pre-professional
Pre-physician assistant
Pre-professional
Pre-podiatric medicine
Pre-professional
Pre-veterinary medicine
Pre-professional
Psychology
Major
Online Bachelor’s Completion Major
Public health
Major
Major concentration
Public policy (Interdisciplinary)
Major concentration
Public service, law, and leadership (Political science)
Major concentration
Religion
Major
Social justice and social change
Major
Spanish
Minor
Special education
Major concentration
Licensure
STEM education
Major
STEM education: biology
Major concentration
STEM education: chemistry
Major concentration
STEM education: mathematics
Major concentration
STEM education: physics
Major concentration
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)
Certificate
Theatre: performance, production, and community
Major

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,747 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

70