Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of St Olaf College is 56.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.89%. 2,371 men and 3,047 women applied to St Olaf and 1,222 men and 1,843 women students were accepted.
106 applicants who has another gender applied and 51 were accepted.
Among them, 367 men and 486 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at St Olaf.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,524 | 2,371 | 3,047 | 106 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,116 | 1,222 | 1,843 | 51 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 869 | 367 | 486 | 16 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56.41% | 51.54% | 60.49% | 48.11% | - |
| Yield | 27.89% | 30.03% | 26.37% | 31.37% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 129 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 319 students (37%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at St Olaf.
The median SAT score is 1,370 with 690 SAT EBRW and 680 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 750 and 25th percentile is 640 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 28 at St Olaf. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 32.
The SAT and ACT scores at St Olaf College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1300 | 1370 | 1480 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 690 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 680 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 27 | 32 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at St Olaf. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply St Olaf College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to St Olaf.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | wp.stolaf.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |