Hamline University
universityprivate, liberal arts
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| Formation | 1854 |
| Headquarters | Saint Paul (Minnesota), Minnesota, USA |
| Type | private, liberal arts |
| Hamline is known for its emphasis on social justice. | |
Hamline University is a private liberal arts college in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1854, Hamline is known for its emphasis on experiential learning, service, and social justice. The university is named after Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline of the United Methodist Church.[1] Hamline is the oldest university in Minnesota, the first coeducational university in the state, and is one of five Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities.[2] The university is composed of the College of Liberal Arts, School of Education, School of Business, and the Creative Writing Programs. Hamline is a community of 2,117 undergraduate students and 1,668 graduate students.[3]