44%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,704 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,337 |
| Total Received | 6,041 |
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Minnesota — Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| St. Catherine University | St. Paul, MN |
| College of Saint Benedict | St. Joseph, MN |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| University of St. Thomas | St. Paul, MN |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| SAT | 6638 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2150 |
St. Olaf College, founded in 1874, is a private, coeducational, Lutheran college. Its 300-acre campus is located in Northfield, MN.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 3,040 |
| Established in | 1874 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran |
| Accredited by |
• CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
300-acre campus in Northfield (population: 20,445), 35 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Major airport and bus serve Minneapolis-St. Paul; smaller airport serves Stanton (10 miles); train serves Red Wing (25 miles). School operates transportation within Northfield and to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057
| Application fee | |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
44%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,704 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,337 |
| Total Received | 6,041 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
David Wagner
Director of Admissions
P: 800 800-3025
F: 507 786-3832
admissions@stolaf.edu
| Tuition | $46,000 |
| Room | $5,000 |
| Board | $5,430 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $57,430 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $37,224 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $20,206 |
98%
$37,224
Need-based
| Federal | $2,647,705 |
| State | $1,932,756 |
| Institutional | $58,918,890 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $63,499,351 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $9,895,951 |
| Other external | $2,681,838 |
| Total | $12,577,789 |
|---|
| M | W | |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine skiing |  |
|
| Nordic skiing | |
|
| baseball | | |
| basketball | |
|
| cross-country | |
|
| diving | |
|
| football | | |
| golf | |
|
| ice hockey | |
|
| soccer | |
|
| softball | |
|
| swimming | |
|
| tennis | |
|
| track and field (indoor) | |
|
| track and field (outdoor) | |
|
| volleyball | |
|
| wrestling | |
| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Studies |
|
|||
| Ancient Studies |
|
|||
| Art |
|
|||
| Art History |
|
|||
| Asian Studies |
|
|||
| Biology |
|
|||
| Chemistry |
|
|||
| Chinese |
|
|||
| Classics |
|
|||
| Computer Science |
|
|||
| Dance |
|
|||
| Economics |
|
|||
| English |
|
|||
| Environmental Studies |
|
|||
| Exercise Science |
|
|||
| French |
|
|||
| German |
|
|||
| Greek |
|
|||
| History |
|
|||
| Individual Major |
|
|||
| Japanese |
|
|||
| Latin |
|
|||
| Latin American Studies |
|
|||
| Mathematics |
|
|||
| Medieval Studies |
|
|||
| Music |
|
|||
| Music Education |
|
|||
| Music Performance |
|
|||
| Music Theory/Composition |
|
|||
| Music/Church Music |
|
|||
| Music/Elective Studies |
|
|||
| Norwegian |
|
|||
| Nursing |
|
|||
| Philosophy |
|
|||
| Physics |
|
|||
| Political Science |
|
|||
| Psychology |
|
|||
| Race/Ethnic Studies |
|
|||
| Religion |
|
|||
| Russian |
|
|||
| Russian Area Studies |
|
|||
| Social Studies Education |
|
|||
| Social Work |
|
|||
| Sociology/Anthropology |
|
|||
| Spanish |
|
|||
| Theatre |
|
|||
| Women's/Gender Studies |
|
100%
Not reported
98%
2%
42%
Transfer applicants accepted
41%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
|---|---|
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
18
Minimum transfers must complete
17
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 58 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
China India Nigeria South Korea Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jenny Howenstine
Director of International Recruitment
507 786-3813
howensti@stolaf.edu
save