Chances of getting into St Olaf College
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into St Olaf and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at St Olaf is 47%. It ranks #3 in Minnesota and #191 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. St Olaf is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 3,080 out of 6,494 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 16 percent on standardized admission tests. St Olaf College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The St Olaf application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 15.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to St Olaf College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
St Olaf SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 620 |
| SAT Math 25th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1240 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 720 |
| SAT Math 75th | 710 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1430 |
| 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 is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".
Students who get into St Olaf College score in the top 19 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1240-1430.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
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St Olaf ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 27 |
| ACT Math 25th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 28 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 31 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 30
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into St Olaf?
St Olaf College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".
St Olaf regularly accepts students who score 28 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 12 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 28-33.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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St Olaf GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into St Olaf College?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into St Olaf. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at St Olaf College was 3.68 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 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.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
High School Class Rank
68% 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 | 38% |
| Top 25% of class | 68% |
| Top 50% of class | 93% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,667 | 2,813 | 6,494 |
| Accepted | 1,812 | 1,261 | 3,080 |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 45% | 47% |
| Enrolled | 435 | 317 | 755 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 25% | 25% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to St Olaf College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to St Olaf College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| 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 |
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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.
FAQs
Does St Olaf College prefer SAT or ACT?
16% of students submit their SAT scores to St Olaf. 39% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into St Olaf College?
47% of those who apply are granted admission to St Olaf. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for St Olaf College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1240 and 1430. 16% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for St Olaf College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 33. 39% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.