St Olaf Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into St Olaf College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
43.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into St Olaf and can I get accepted? The school has a 43% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Minnesota for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,571 out of 5,949 applicants were admitted making St Olaf a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 22 percent. St Olaf College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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St Olaf SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1220-1450Applicants Submitting SAT
27%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 630 |
| SAT Math 25th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1220 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
| SAT Math 75th | 740 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1450 |
| Average SAT Score | 1340 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to St Olaf College?
St Olaf College typically requires applicants to be in the top 22 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1220 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1100. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1340 out of 1600. The school ranks #5 in Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score. 27 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1450 and Above | Good | >56% |
| 1335 to 1450 | Avg + | 43%-56% |
| 1220 to 1335 | Avg - | 31%-43% |
| 1105 to 1220 | Reach | 21%-31% |
| Less than 1105 | Low | <21% |
St Olaf ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
25-31Applicants Submitting ACT
80%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 25 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into St Olaf?
Admission data indicates that St Olaf regularly accepts students with ACT's of 25 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 22 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 80 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to St Olaf College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >56% |
| 28 to 31 | Avg + | 43%-56% |
| 25 to 28 | Avg - | 31%-43% |
| 22 to 25 | Reach | 21%-31% |
| Less than 22 | Low | <21% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.62Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into St Olaf College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at St Olaf College was 3.62 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Minnesota for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to St Olaf will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 51% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 12% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
80% of St Olaf College freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 50% |
| Top 25% of class | 80% |
| Top 50% of class | 97% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 3% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,739 | 3,210 | 5,949 |
| Accepted | 1,535 | 1,036 | 2,571 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 32% | 43% |
| Enrolled | 482 | 304 | 786 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 31% | 29% | 31% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2019Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to St Olaf College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174844 IPEDS survey data for St Olaf College.
