Does Hamline University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hamline University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hamline University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hamline University?

62% of Hamline University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hamline University 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hamline University?

Director (6) , Student Ambassador (4) , Student Worker (3) , (2) , Associate Professor (2) , Dispatcher (2) , Student Organizations Coordinator (2) , Tutor (2)

What are the pros of working at Hamline University according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great colleagues and student centered." ((in 11 reviews)); "Beautiful campus" ((in 3 reviews)); "Awesome place to work in the admissions office" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hamline University according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low; not all academic jobs are valued the same." ((in 13 reviews)); "Fiscal management is poor" ((in 3 reviews)); "Like many small liberal arts colleges, enrollment is down right now and base salaries are low." ((in 3 reviews)); "Not keeping up with pay and benefits" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hamline University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hamline University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hamline University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hamline University locations?

Saint Paul , Minneapolis , Roseville

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3.7

62% would recommend to a friend

(99 total reviews)

Fayneese Miller

44% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

Hamline University has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 99 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hamline University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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99 reviews

2.0

Jun 22, 2013

Amazing coworkers; disappointing experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked directly with extremely passionate, committed and creative people. The higher education environment offers many perks, including better benefits than many organizations; tuition breaks; health and wellness resources and promotions; a close-knit community

Cons

Mismanagement by upper administration led to mass layoffs, irresponsible spending, turnover, and low morale campus wide. Management does not listen to or support employees; human resources is ineffective.

2.0

Dec 10, 2025

uncompetitive comp

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great balance in a thoughtful community of learners

Cons

Not keeping up with pay and benefits

4.0

May 15, 2025

Great Coworkers, Terrible Admin

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay, kind management, flexible student hours, time to study while working, and sick pay.

Cons

Administration reduces hours to the absolute minimum and complains of the position being unstaffed, higher-up management is controlling and difficult to communicate with.

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