Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at St Olaf is $56,970. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.25% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $59,388 which is a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,900. The Living costs increased by 4.12% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Minnesota schools with tuition changes from last year at Minnesota colleges tuition change page.
St Olaf Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$54,650$13,350
2023-2024$56,970$13,900
Change % 2023-20244.25%4.12%
2024-2025$59,388$14,473
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
St Olaf College - COA
St Olaf College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
St Olaf College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at St Olaf. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,782.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,709
2023-2024$1,782
2024-2025$1,858
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
St Olaf College - Tuition per Credit Hour
St Olaf College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between St Olaf College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between St Olaf College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
St Olaf College$56,970
University of St Thomas$52,284
Concordia University-Saint Paul$25,000
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$43,160
St Catherine University$49,758
Bethel University$42,930

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at St Olaf?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at St Olaf is $242,018.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$58,350$59,763$61,211$62,694$242,018
Class of 2029Fall 2025$59,763$61,211$62,694$64,212$247,881
Class of 2030Fall 2026$61,211$62,694$64,212$65,768$253,885
Class of 2031Fall 2027$62,694$64,212$65,768$67,361$260,035
Class of 2032Fall 2028$64,212$65,768$67,361$68,993$266,334

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $305,050.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at St Olaf College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$73,585$75,342$77,141$78,983$305,050
Class of 2029Fall 2025$75,342$77,141$78,983$80,870$312,335
Class of 2030Fall 2026$77,141$78,983$80,870$82,803$319,797
Class of 2031Fall 2027$78,983$80,870$82,803$84,783$327,439
Class of 2032Fall 2028$80,870$82,803$84,783$86,810$335,266

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $151,866.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at St Olaf College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$35,289$37,046$38,845$40,687$151,866
Class of 2029Fall 2025$37,046$38,845$40,687$42,574$159,151
Class of 2030Fall 2026$38,845$40,687$42,574$44,507$166,613
Class of 2031Fall 2027$40,687$42,574$44,507$46,487$174,255
Class of 2032Fall 2028$42,574$44,507$46,487$48,514$182,082

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at St Olaf College.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
St Olaf College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$56,970$1,000 $13,900

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