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

Campus, fish-eye

Best value

1st

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the Best Value School in Minnesota and #9 in the Midwest.

Wide eligibility

95%+

Percentage of undergraduates who receive some form of financial aid

Generous awards

40k

The average financial aid award for on-campus undergraduates

Badge for Hamline University ranked as best value school by US News and World Report, 2024


We also make Hamline affordable by offering academic scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $23,000 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.

Financial aid for every student

See what financial aid opportunities we provide for undergraduate and graduate students to keep education affordable.

DISCOVER YOUR AID OPTIONS

Gift aid and scholarships

Learn about the wide range of gift aid and scholarship options we have. These forms of aid reduce costs and don’t need to be paid back.

EXPLORE ALL SCHOLARSHIPS

Federal and nonfederal loans

A FAFSA form must be completed in order to apply for federal loans. Check your eligibility requirements and available loan options.

EXPLORE ALL LOANS

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.

Hamline student Emily Welch, headshot, portrait

College is really expensive, and it was going to be a challenge paying for it on my own. All the scholarships and grants I've received from Hamline were so helpful. And all the resources on campus beyond financial aid, like the Food Resource Center, are easy to use."

—Emily Welch '24; marketing; Rogers, Minnesota

Cost of attendance

Find out how much it costs to attend Hamline -- and how we can help make it affordable.

Cost of attendance for all students

Your cost of attendance includes tuition, housing and meal plans, book rental, living expenses, and other fees. See the details here.

SEE YOUR COST OF ATTENDANCE

Net price calculator for undergraduate students

Use our calculator to get an approximation of what a new undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend Hamline.

CALCULATE YOUR ESTIMATED COSTS

Helpful resources

Undergraduate tuition rates Graduate program tuition rates How to apply for financial aid Student employment program

Start your application

No matter what kind of student you are, you’ll find everything you need to get started with your application.

APPLY

Get more information

It’s easy to get the information you’re looking for. Tell us about yourself and we’ll share all about Hamline.

REQUEST INFORMATION

Schedule a visit

From our on-campus tours to virtual meetings and events, you’re invited to discover what makes Hamline special.

VISIT US

Contact information