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Saint Paul, MN · Duluth, MN
| Hamline University | The College of Saint Scholastica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,744/yr | $27,846/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,371/yr | $14,433/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,770 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,001/yr | $20,420/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,767/yr | $23,562/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,015/yr | $26,047/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,196/yr | $36,051/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $252/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,400/yr | $11,830/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,400/yr | $11,830/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $940/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,000/yr | $2,866/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $58,110/yr | $55,103/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,004/yr | $41,778/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $50,004/yr | $41,778/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 93% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1133–1391 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1160 | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–28 | 19–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–26 · Math 17–26 | English 17–24 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,185 | 1,608 |
| Students accepted | 2,861 | 1,508 |
| Students who enrolled | 395 | 349 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 3% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 32% | 24% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,106/yr | $65,934/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,058–$81,211 | $45,164–$88,527 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 73% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 56% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 49% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,139/yr | $62,332/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 50% | 61% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 63% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,414/yr | $64,743/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Social Sciences 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Health Professions 44% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 44% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $95,015/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $88,873/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,776 | 1,765 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 759 | 1,120 |
| Average professor pay | $8,221/mo | $7,589/mo |
| Full-time professors | 49% | 51% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $60,017 | $58,385 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Duluth, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1854 | 1912 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Men | 36% | 35% |
| Women | 64% | 65% |
| White students | 55% | 73% |
| Black students | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 9.7% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 23% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 3.2% | 8.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 5% | 19% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,881/yr | $9,660/yr |
| Endowment | $147.2M | $87.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 882 | 795 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,650/yr | $6,100/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,380/yr | $5,280/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 526 | 486 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.8M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.8M | $5.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $43,316 | $22,425 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.