Admission & test scores

Hamline University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1133–1391 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. Hamline University admits 88% of applicants — largely open. 78% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1133–1391middle half of admits
ACT midpoint23admitted students
Acceptance rate88%largely open
First-year retention78%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1133
Average
1160
75th percentile
1391

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1133 and a quarter above 1391. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,776.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Lycoming College Williamsport, Pennsylvania 1160 25 74% $50,029
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana 1160 24 86% $11,082
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut 1160 83% $13,928
University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut 1160 27 60% $47,332
Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, Minnesota 1161 48% $45,484
York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania 1162 25 74% $25,588

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Hamline University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Hamline University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1133 and 1391 on the SAT, with an average of 1160. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Hamline University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.
How hard is it to get into Hamline University?
Hamline University admits 88% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 78% return for a second year.
Does Hamline University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.