by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Hamline worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Hamline is ranked #1,921 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #49 of 69 for value.
Among the majors Hamline offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | #15 of 19 |
| Biology | #15 of 19 |
| Legal Studies | #31 of 49 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | #32 of 55 |
| Law Degree | #32 of 55 |
| Creative Writing | #58 of 106 |
| Legal Professions | #62 of 95 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #62 of 95 |
| Neurosciences | #78 of 174 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | #81 of 179 |
Below is the detailed Hamline value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Hamline University is ranked #15 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #49 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Hamline financial aid page to be sure.
Hamline University is ranked #1,921 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Hamline University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Hamline costs about $21,494. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,976 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $58,241 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,744 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,494 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,976 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Hamline net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Hamline costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Hamline degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $232,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,976 | #1,921 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,976 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $232,964 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,976 | #49 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,976 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Hamline shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,011 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,893 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,628 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,313 |
| Over $110K | $27,061 |
About 98% of Hamline undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,417 per year. Get more details on the Hamline financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Hamline cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.