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St Olaf College

St Olaf College is a small, private institution located in Northfield, mn. Founded in 1874, St Olaf College offers undergraduate degrees in 36 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 3,019 undergraduates
cost $54,650 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into St Olaf College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 56.4%
SAT score average 1377
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 3.71
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
189 days away Early Decision date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! St Olaf College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Other

Popular majors

Biology, General
Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology
Mathematics
Music
Political Science and Government
English Language and Literature, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $54,650
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,450
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $69,000
Average financial aid package $54,435
Estimated cost $14,565 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $54,650
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,450
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $69,000
Average financial aid package $54,435
Estimated cost $14,565 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? St Olaf College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,019, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

3,074

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
67%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At St Olaf College, students love their Swing Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057-1098
phone 507-786-2222
address wp.stolaf.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Swing club

Alpha phi omega

College democrats

Pre-health professionals

Women's ultimate

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about St Olaf College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is St Olaf College?

St Olaf College is located in Northfield, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at St Olaf College? 

The acceptance rate for St Olaf College is 56%.

What’s the average GPA for St Olaf College?

The average high school GPA for St Olaf College students was 3.71.

How much does it cost for 4 years at St Olaf College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at St Olaf College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $276,000.

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