Affordability at Hamline University
We help make college affordable
At Hamline, our mission is to create a diverse community of learners that demonstrate their knowledge, skills, values, and leadership through their contributions to society. To that end, our goal is to make Hamline affordable for everyone.
How we make Hamline affordable
Best value
Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 "Best Value" Regional University in Minnesota and 22nd in the Midwest
Wide eligibility
of first-time, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students receive Hamline grants and scholarships
Generous offers
Value of the average financial aid package for incoming first-year students with financial need*
We also make Hamline affordable by offering academic scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $32,000 that are renewable annually. Additional scholarship opportunities are available for students in college readiness programs, United Methodist affiliation, Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, and for aptitude in business, STEM, theatre, music, art, digital media arts, and writing. A competitively awarded full-tuition scholarship is also available for prospective physics majors.
*For new first-year students enrolled in fall 2023 with financial need, the average financial aid package was $46,712 per enrolled student data. This total includes gift aid, work-study, and loans to the students. Hamline Institutional Effectiveness, July 2024
The Hamline Assurance
Hamline graduation assurance guarantees all first-year students will earn a bachelor’s degree in four years, or we’ll pay the difference. This could represent a potential savings of $40,000 to $60,000 in tuition and lost income.
For transfer students with Associate of Arts degrees from regionally accredited colleges and universities, we also offer a two-year graduation assurance.
If you’re a parent, we’re committed to ensuring Hamline stays affordable throughout your student’s four years. If your circumstances change, we will work with you to craft a new financial aid package that allows your student to graduate on time.
My friendships here at Hamline are really why I feel like I've made my place here, and that was possible because Hamline has really great financial and grant opportunities for students.
Cost of attendance
Find out how much it costs to attend Hamline -- and how we can help make it affordable.
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