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Hamline University Merit Aid

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The merit-aid verdict at Hamline University

Hamline offers multiple merit-based awards recognizing talent, heritage, and first-generation college students.

Who this school is for

Students with notable talents in areas like arts, athletics, or academics should explore Hamline's talent scholarships. First-generation students and those with family ties to the university may also find targeted award opportunities.

Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $52,562 for 2026-2027. Source

Federal cost and outcome data

Federal reporting on who actually enrolls at Hamline University, what they paid after aid, and what happened next — independent of anything the school markets.

Average annual net price by family income at Hamline University, academic year 2021-22
Family incomeAverage net price paid
$0–$30,000$15,371
$30,001–$48,000$18,001
$48,001–$75,000$16,767
$75,001–$110,000$21,015
$110,001+$27,196
All income levels (average)$20,744

Sticker price vs. what students actually pay

Published tuition & fees, AY 2022-23
$50,004
Average net price paid (all Title-IV aid), AY 2021-22
$20,744

That works out to roughly a 64% discount below the federal AY 2021-22 average cost of attendance of $58,110 (College Scorecard — a separate, federally reported figure, not the published cost of attendance shown above).

Outcomes for students who enrolled here

Graduation rate (150% of normal time), 2016 cohort
60%
First-year retention rate, 2021 cohort
78%
Median debt at completion, 2020–2021 completers
$23,770 (~$252/mo on a 10-yr plan)
Median earnings, 10 years after entry (measured 2020-21)
$61,106
Share of students receiving a Pell grant, AY 2021-22
46%
Share of students receiving a federal loan, AY 2021-22
63%

Institutional merit aid tiers

Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.

$3,000

Hamline Firsts Award

Application

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Up to $1,000

United Methodist Awards

Application

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$3,000

Hamline Heritage Award

Application

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$28,000–$30,000

Achievement Scholarship

Application

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$35,000

Presidential Scholarship

Application

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Lesser-known scholarships at Hamline University

Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.

Amount$3,000–$5,000EligibilityTalent scholarships range from $3,000 to $5,000 each and are awarded to undergraduate students interested in pursuing art, business, digital media arts, music, science, theatre, or writing.

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Amount$32,000EligibilityHonors Scholarship is a first-year academic scholarship with an award amount of $32,000.

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Hamline University merit aid FAQ

  • What is the deadline for Robbins Leadership Award?

    Robbins Leadership Award application must be turned in by February 1 to be considered.

Sources used on this page

Every claim is checked against Hamline University’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.

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