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#1 Regional
University in MN

Hamline is the top-ranked Regional University in Minnesota and 16th in the Midwest

U.S. News & World Report

A Great Investment
#1 in Value in MN

Hamline is the top-ranked "Best Value" Regional University in Minnesota and 22nd in the Midwest

U.S. News & World Report

#1 for Economic
Mobility in MN

The only non-profit Minnesota college ranked in the top tier for economic mobility after college

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Where Passion Fuels Purpose

Personalized education

Personalized education

Our smaller class sizes, mentorship, and advising support ensure that you have a more personalized experience and interactive role in shaping your education.
 

Real-world learning

Real-world learning

Get in-demand professional skills starting your first year. At Hamline, you're guaranteed to engage in hands-on, real-world learning experiences in and out of the classroom.

Belong and grow

Belong and grow

Hamline is a tight-knit community where everyone finds a place to belong. That sense of community extends to the classroom, where our professors know your name and nourish your growth.

Endless opportunities

Endless opportunities

From 22 NCAA Division III athletic teams to 70+ student organizations, you can do what you love and spark your passion.

Empowering Changemakers

Pipers aren't just students. They are scientists, guitarists, environmental activists, poets, rock climbers, knitters, social justice leaders, and change makers. They bring all of who they are to Hamline and explore, elevate, and grow into their whole selves.

Maria Garcia '26

flex major: visual communication for the performing arts

Justice Vue '24

digital + studio art major, global students society president

Oscar Hinojosa ‘25

biology (pre-pharmacy track)

A Hamline degree
gets results

100%

Learn by Doing

Every undergraduate completes at least one paid internship and/or a research project or service-learning experience.

94%

Quality Instruction

of 2024 seniors were very satisfied or generally satisfied with the quality of instruction at Hamline.

92%

Immediate Results

of the class of 2022 said they were very satisfied or satisfied with their first job.

Abi Grace Mart '24, history and legal studies

Hamline students are really go-getting and forward-thinking people who are thinking about what they can do to make the community better and more inclusive. All those things grow into what we have today at Hamline, which is a highly impactful, incredible community.

Abi Grace Mart '24, history and legal studies; of Saint Francis, MN

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Embracing knowledge.
Igniting action.