Welcome to Hamline University

The College of Liberal Arts at Hamline University is dedicated to preparing compassionate citizens of the world by helping students maximize their intellectual, creative, and leadership potential.

Students can earn a bachelor's degree in 38 areas of study from one of only 276 Phi Beta Kappa institutions in the country. Available academic programs range from African-American studies to women's studies, including biology, forensic science, international journalism, psychology, and urban studies.

The foundation of Hamline’s liberal arts education is the Hamline Plan, a nationally-recognized general education program that provides students with a set of flexible, goal-oriented skills and experiences tied directly to graduation requirements. Designed to provide practical applications of a theory-based education, the Hamline Plan ensures that you’ll have opportunities to conduct independent studies, participate in internships and apprenticeships, and develop skills in and knowledge of writing, speaking, computing, and cultural awareness.

Hamline University quick facts:

• Ranked ninth out of 137 Midwest comprehensive universities by U.S.News & World Report.
• Has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1.
• Ninety-five percent of faculty hold a PhD or the highest degree in their field.
• Fields 19 varsity athletic teams that compete in the Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
• Enrollment: 1,959 degree-seeking students from 35 states and 62 countries (fall 2008).