St Olaf Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 48.32%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1380. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $59,760
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at St Olaf:
- Total Enrollment: 3,124
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.6% men, 58.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 84%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 11%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 92%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 52 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
St Olaf Overview
St Olaf College (St Olaf) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Northfield, MN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The St Olaf's tuition & fees is $59,760 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $44,394.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,124 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
St Olaf's acceptance rate is 48.32% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.84%. The median SAT score is 1380 and the ACT score is 30.
St Olaf ranked 71st in Liberal Arts Colleges and 8th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. St Olaf College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of St Olaf College is $59,760.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $62,687 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
St Olaf College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at St Olaf
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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