Study at Hamline University
Hamline University was founded in 1854 as the first university in Minnesota. The university was named after a bishop of the Methodist Church, Leonidas Lent Hamline. HU's main campus is spread across an area of more than 40 acres in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Hamline University grants bachelors, doctorate and masters degrees. It is made up of:
- College of Liberal Arts
- Graduate School of Liberal Studies
- Hamline University School of Business
- Hamline University School of Law
- School of Education
Hamline University is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Its sports teams are known as the Pipers. The university is also known as the “birthplace of intercollegiate basketball. " The first intercollegiate basketball game was hosted on February 9, 1895 in the basement of the old science building in Hamline University.
Profile of Hamline University
Students attend Hamline in Saint Paul, MN, a large city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Hamline is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
Hamline is known for its programs in law.
Hamline Selectivity
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 513. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640.
Faculty
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Hamline is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Student Enrolment
There are 4, 803 students at the school .
Student Life
Hamline values student athletics, and belongs to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Hamline Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Law | 268 | law, legal professions, legal assistant, legal research, pre-law | | Liberal Arts | 202 | English, political science, economics, creative writing, sociology, anthropology, social studies, liberal arts and humanities, . . . | | Education and Teaching | 144 | education courses, teacher ed, education, ESL instruction, science teaching, social studies teaching | | Business and Management | 94 | business management, non-profit management, international business, business and related services | | Therapy and Counselling | 47 | psychology | | Family and Social Work | 44 | social service professions, public administration | | Science | 37 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry | | Security and Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management | | Media | 13 | communication studies | | Religion and Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion | | Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts, art history and criticism | | Mathematics | 7 | mathematics | | Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | various performing arts | | Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies | | Music | 1 | music, music performance |
Contact: Hamline
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
General Phone: (651) 523-2800
http: //www.hamline.edu
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