St. Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota
4-year Private university
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Overview

St. Olaf College is a private institution established in 1874 with rural setting located at Northfield. It is ranked 51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $56,970 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,046. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Northfield, Minnesota
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1874
Selectivity Low
Size Small
3,046 Undergraduates
Website https://wp.stolaf.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$69,600
Cost of Attendance
$23,452
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $47,840
Outstate Tuition Fee $47,840
Room and Board Fees $13,000
$35,682 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

56% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition

For International Students

90 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jan
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$54,057 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$49,124 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $69,600
76% Students with need received Financial Aid
90% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Januray 15
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid Profile, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
The Buntrock Scholarship
Total Worth $31,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Freshmen with outstanding academic accomplishment and exemplary achievement across many facets of the high school experience
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline Early Decision 1 – November 15 Early Decision 2 – January 8 Regular Decision – January 15
The Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $29,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Freshmen with salutary academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline Early Decision 1 – November 15 Early Decision 2 – January 8 Regular Decision – January 15
The Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth $27,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Freshmen with a strong and sustained academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline Early Decision 1 – November 15 Early Decision 2 – January 8 Regular Decision – January 15
The Regents Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Freshmen with outstanding academic accomplishment
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline Early Decision 1 – November 15 Early Decision 2 – January 8 Regular Decision – January 15
The Faculty Scholarship
Total Worth $26,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Freshmen with a balanced record of consistent academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline Early Decision 1 – November 15 Early Decision 2 – January 8 Regular Decision – January 15
The St. Olaf Scholarship
Total Worth $23,000 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria Freshmen with academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline Early Decision 1 – November 15 Early Decision 2 – January 8 Regular Decision – January 15

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarships
Total Worth 2,000-12,000 per year
Details St. Olaf provides a comprehensive education in music with deep roots in the liberal arts. Oles find a distinguished and committed faculty, a rich and challenging curriculum, outstanding performance opportunities, and a large community of talented and intelligent student musicians.

Interested in becoming an Ole music major or auditioning for music scholarships, which are available to students regardless of your major? The music application is due December 15.
Dance Scholarships
Total Worth $7,000 per year
Details St. Olaf Dance Scholarships are merit-based scholarships that are awarded to students with exceptional dance talent. Students also may qualify for additional need-based aid, in which case the dance scholarship becomes part of the student’s financial aid package.
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Students

3,046 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
92% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
82% Students graduate within 6 years