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St Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $21,546
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $68,656
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
St Olaf College is a private nonprofit college in Northfield, MN with 3,093 undergraduates. It admits 48% of applicants, and admitted students average 1380 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,546 per year ($10,797 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,656 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 48%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,956
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,106
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing660–740
200800
SAT Math640–730
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What St Olaf College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $75,290
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $62,700
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,797
- $30–48k$8,349
- $48–75k$10,968
- $75–110k$16,495
- $110k+$32,244
Get a personal estimate with St Olaf College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings
- $68,656
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,093
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White67%
- Hispanic10%
- Black3%
- Asian5%
St Olaf College FAQ
What is St Olaf College's acceptance rate?+
St Olaf College admits 48% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for St Olaf College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 640–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1380.
What ACT score do you need for St Olaf College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is St Olaf College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to St Olaf College?+
In Fall 2023, 5,956 students applied to St Olaf College and 3,106 were admitted; 825 enrolled.
Does St Olaf College consider legacy status?+
Yes. St Olaf College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does St Olaf College require an essay?+
St Olaf College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does St Olaf College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $75,290 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,546.
What is St Olaf College's graduation rate?+
83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 174844 · How we use this data
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