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 2023 tuition & fees is $54,650. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,893.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,988 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
St Olaf ranked 71st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 8th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. St Olaf College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2023 Tuition & Fees and 2024 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2023 tuition and fees of St Olaf College are $54,650.
The estimated 2024 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,704 based on the tuition changes from last year.
| Undergraduate | $54,650 |
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Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
| Undergraduate | $56,704 |
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The estimation for 2023-2024 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at St Olaf College is 47.43% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.51%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,335.
The average graduation rate is 85%. Total 2,988 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 » | 47.43% Acceptance Rate / 24.51% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,335 SAT / 31 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 85% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 91%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,988 (all undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $35,893 |
| 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 offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, |
|---|---|
| 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 2,703. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $6,280.
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,703 |
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 |
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