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St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota 55057-1098

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St Olaf College is a private institution in Northfield with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1373, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,752.

Established
1874
Motto
Fram! Fram! Kristmenn, Krossmenn
Mascot
St. Olaf Lion, "Ole"
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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52%Acceptance
1373SAT Avg
3,049Students
12:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$65,543Earnings 10yr
$22,752Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

St Olaf College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1373

Reading & WritingMid: 670
640740
MathMid: 665
620730

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

52.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1373

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,970
Room & Board$13,000
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$69,200
Average Net Price$22,752
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,504
$30–48K$11,927
$48–75K$15,236
$75–110K$21,245
$110K+$32,708

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,752

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (36)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,049
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 3%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 6%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate83.5%
Freshman Retention90.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,373
8 Years$56,797
10 Years$65,543

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,200
Men
$61,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#50
Forbes
#185
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#30

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
36 mi(62 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
281 mi(487 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
332 mi(575 min)

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