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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.
| Family income | Average 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.
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.
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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