Hamline University SAT and ACT scores
Saint Paul, MN · private college · 1,710 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Hamline University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Hamline University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Hamline University scored 1133 to 1391, with an average of 1160. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Hamline University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 28. A 28 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Hamline University require the SAT or ACT?
Hamline University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Hamline University accept the CLT?
Hamline University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Minnesota with similar scores
- Gustavus Adolphus CollegeACT 24–30
- University of Minnesota-DuluthSAT 1180–1350
- Bethel UniversitySAT 1190–1300
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignSAT 1130–1340
- Martin Luther CollegeACT 21–28
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Augustana UniversitySAT 1150–1370
- Benedictine CollegeSAT 1140–1380
- Bryant UniversitySAT 1190–1330
- CUNY Hunter CollegeSAT 1100–1420
- Duquesne UniversitySAT 1180–1340
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachSAT 1160–1360
More about Hamline University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Hamline University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026