Overview

St. Olaf College is a 4-year institution located in Northfield, MN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN  55057
United States

Contact David Wagner
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@stolaf.edu
Phone: 507-786-3025
Fax: 507-786-3832

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Ethnic Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Latin American Studies	×
Russian Studies	×
Scandinavian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Norwegian Language And Literature	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization	×
Medieval And Renaissance Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology And Anthropology	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,623

Applied

3,200

Accepted

3,124

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,490

Females Applied

1,840

Females Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,979

Males Applied

1,268

Males Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.73

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 15th	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 10th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 23rd	No
Transfer	July 1st	May 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	700	660	740
SAT Math	680	640	730
ACT Composite	30	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,700

Private

Fees

14,300

Room & board

6,820

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

57,151

Avg. Financial Aid Package

58,276

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

64,600

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

1,936

Avg. Loan Aid

28,991

Avg. Grant Aid

52,127

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

99%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

95%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,124

Total Undergrad students

10%

International Students

47%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.67%
Black or African American	3.14%
White or Caucasian	66.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	4.91%
Two or more races	4.59%
Other	0.36%

Gender

Male (40.46%)

Female (56.43%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	99%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
President's Ball, Spring Fest and Fall Block Party

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Chapters of Greek-letter honor societies only

Most popular organizations:
Students for Reproductive Rights, Pickleball Club, International Students Organization, Women in STEM and Running Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	Division 3	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)	No	Division 3	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo			No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

326

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 231

Part-time - 95

Male - 143

Female - 183