St. Olaf College

Northfield, MN

St. Olaf College

Northfield, MN

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Tuition & Fees

$57,870

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
660
75th
750
25th
640
75th
34
25th
27
75th
31
25th
26
75th
33
25th
28
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Selective

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,116
Declined 2,408
Total Received 5,524
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Private

3,046

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its strong music program and emphasis on experiential learning. It is located on a 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,046
Established in 1874
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

300-acre campus in Northfield (population: 20,084), 35 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Major airport and bus serve Minneapolis-St. Paul; smaller airport serves Stanton (10 miles); train serves Red Wing (25 miles). School operates transportation within Northfield and to Minneapolis-St. Paul.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN
55057

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
95%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
46%
Top 1/4
74%
Top 1/2
96%
Bottom 1/2
4%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
660
75th
750
25th
640
75th
34
25th
27
75th
31
25th
26
75th
33
25th
28

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,116
Declined 2,408
Total Received 5,524

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$38,296

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $56,970
Housing $6,280
Food $6,800
Additional fees $900
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $71,950
Average Financial Aid - $38,296
Total with Avg. Aid $33,654

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,301,647
State $2,796,319
Institutional $80,595,204
Other external
Total $86,693,170

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $10,899,419
Other external $2,805,190
Total $13,704,609

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Financial Aid Office


P: 877 235-8386
F: 507 786-3832
finaid@stolaf.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Other sports yes yes
Skiing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, cycling, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

crew, cycling, lacrosse, rugby, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, broomball, curling, dance, disc golf, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fencing, flag football, floor hockey, inner-tube water polo, kickball, lead/bouldering, martial arts, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, table tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient Studies/Civilization yes
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Science yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Norwegian Language and Literature yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Economics
  3. Mathematics

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,046

total students

48%

in-state

52%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

3,046
students

Female
58%
1,772

Male
42%
1,274

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

3,022
students

Female
58%
1,755

Male
42%
1,267

1%

24
students

Female
71%
17

Male
29%
7

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Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

18

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

17

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 100
Countries most often represented China
India
Nigeria
South Korea
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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