St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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St Olaf College reported a 52.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. St Olaf College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Northfield, MN, with an SAT reference of 1380 and an ACT reference of 30. The historical average net price is $23,874 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

52.1%

5,956 applicants

SAT reference

1380

Combined score

ACT reference

30

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$23,874

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at St Olaf College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)126013801470
ACT (composite, 1–36)283032

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

83.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

92.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,093

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at St Olaf College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,404
$30,001 – $48,000$11,342
$48,001 – $75,000$12,584
$75,001 – $110,000$20,367
$110,000+$33,166

Top Majors at St Olaf College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences108
Biological & Biomedical Sciences81
Visual & Performing Arts62
Psychology58
Mathematics & Statistics50
Physical Sciences43
Foreign Languages & Linguistics34
Parks, Recreation & Fitness32
Computer & Information Sciences28
Natural Resources & Conservation25

Financial Aid at St Olaf College

About St Olaf College

Official website: https://wp.stolaf.edu/

Admissions: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About St Olaf College

What is the acceptance rate at St Olaf College?

St Olaf College reported a 52% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 5,956. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into St Olaf College?

The historical 52% acceptance rate suggests St Olaf College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for St Olaf College?

The imported historical records for St Olaf College include an SAT reference value of 1380 and an ACT reference value of 30. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend St Olaf College?

The stored historical average net price at St Olaf College is $23,874 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $41,918 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at St Olaf College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for St Olaf College is 84%. its stored first-year retention rate is 92%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is St Olaf College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for St Olaf College?

St Olaf College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on St Olaf College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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