St. Olaf College
1520 St Olaf Ave
Northfield MN 55057
(507) 786-2222
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,073 (3,073 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
- Calendar
Four-one-four plan
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
98% / 2%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
44% / 56%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
100% / 0%
- In-State / Out-of-State
49% / 51%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$35,500
- Room & Board$8,200
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
100%
- Average Financial Aid Package$26,626
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$25,273
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants3,964
- Students Admitted
2,336
(59%)
- Students Enrolled813
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.65
- Students in top 10% of HS Class59%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
590-710
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
590-700
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
27-31
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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Latin American Studies
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Russian Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Norwegian Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants3,964
- Students Admitted
2,336
(59%)
- Students Enrolled813
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.65
- Students in top 10% of HS Class59%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class85%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class99%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
590-710
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
590-700
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
27-31
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/15
- Regular Application Deadline01/15
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$35,500
- Room & Board$8,200
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid100%
- Average Financial Aid Package$26,626
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$25,273
- Federal Grants12%$5,447
- Pell Grants12%$2,994
- Other Federal Grants12%$2,537
- State & Local Grants14%$3,858
- Institutional Grants82%$14,537
- Federal Loans55%$3,875
- Non-Federal Loans20%$5,126
Questions, Answers and Advice
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