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| Location | Northfield, Minnesota |
| Online | stolaf.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Northfield, Minnesota, St Olaf College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,494 prospective students applied, and 3,080 were granted admission. Of those admitted 755 enrolled in the school. 2,964 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 24 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,670 plus fees of $0. St Olaf is ranked 143 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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St Olaf is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for St Olaf College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#143 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#111 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#83 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1240/1430 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,570 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| Physical Sciences | 8% |
| Mathematics | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174844 IPEDS survey data for St Olaf College.
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