Academics at Hamline University

All About Academics

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Hamline University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Hamline University is about average at 13 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 47% of instructors full time, Hamline University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Hamline University can choose from 49 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Hamline University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Hamline University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Hamline University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Hamline University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 487 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Hamline University.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Hamline University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Hamline University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Hamline University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Hamline University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Hamline University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Hamline University — the schools accreditation and what it means