St Olaf College
St Olaf College (St Olaf) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Northfield, MN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree.
The St Olaf's 2022 tuition & fees is $52,670. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $34,342.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,953 and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $57,300 and it varies by field of study.
St Olaf ranked 49th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in Minnesota Colleges rankings. St Olaf College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Save School
Directory Information
| Address | 1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057-1098 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 507-786-2222 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of St Olaf College are $52,670.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $54,650 based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| Undergraduate | $52,670 |
|---|
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $54,650 |
|---|
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the St Olaf directly. See the St Olaf bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at St Olaf College is 47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,335.
The average graduation rate is 85%. Total 2,953 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $57,300. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $59,700 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 47% Acceptance Rate / 25% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,335 SAT / 31 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 91%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,953 (all undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $34,342 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $57,300 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $17,700 - $59,700 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
St Olaf College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | No |
|---|---|
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
St Olaf provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of St Olaf. St Olaf College is religiously affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,770. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,650.
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,770 |
Most Searched Minnesota Colleges (last 30 days)
- Walden University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, four-years | Minneapolis
- Capella University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- University of St Thomas Private, four-years | Saint Paul
- Southwest Minnesota State University Public, four-years | Marshall
- Minnesota State University-Mankato Public, four-years | Mankato
- University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, four-years | Duluth
- St Olaf College Private, four-years | Northfield
- Rasmussen University-Minnesota Private, four-years | St. Cloud
- Hamline University Private, four-years | Saint Paul
- Walden University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- Capella University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, four-years | Minneapolis
- Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies Private, four-years | Center City
- Hamline University Private, four-years | Saint Paul
- University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, four-years | Duluth
- Minnesota State University Moorhead Public, four-years | Moorhead
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Private, four-years | Winona
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Private, four-years | Rochester
- Minnesota State University-Mankato Public, four-years | Mankato
- Walden University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- Capella University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- Hennepin Technical College Public, 2-4 years | Brooklyn Park
- Hibbing Community College Public, 2-4 years | Hibbing
- Augsburg University Private, four-years | Minneapolis
- Itasca Community College Public, 2-4 years | Grand Rapids
- University of Minnesota-Duluth Public, four-years | Duluth
- Concordia College at Moorhead Private, four-years | Moorhead
- Metropolitan State University Public, four-years | Saint Paul
- Crown College Private, four-years | Saint Bonifacius
- Aveda Institute-Minneapolis Private, Less than 2-years | Minneapolis
- PCI Academy-Plymouth Private, Less than 2-years | Plymouth
- Empire Beauty School-Bloomington Private, Less than 2-years | Bloomington
- Cosmetology Careers Unlimited College of Hair Skin and Nails Private, Less than 2-years | Duluth
- American Indian OIC Inc Private, Less than 2-years | Minneapolis
- CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu Therapy School & Clinic Private, 2-4 years | Bloomington
- Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus Private, Less than 2-years | WOODBURY
- The Salon Professional Academy-Rochester Private, Less than 2-years | Rochester
- Avalon School of Cosmetology Private, 2-4 years | Worthington
- Model College of Hair Design Private, Less than 2-years | Saint Cloud
