St Olaf College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,703
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	47%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	85%

Located in Northfield, Minnesota, St Olaf College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

St Olaf College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, St Olaf College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

St Olaf College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

47.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,670

Cost of attendance at St Olaf College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,670

Cost of attendance at St Olaf College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at St Olaf College received on average $37,281 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,281

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	163	22%	$5,087	$829,120
Other Federal Grant	163	22%	$6,212	$1,012,517
State Grant/Scholarships	127	17%	$6,099	$774,576
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	727	100%	$34,823	$25,316,234
Total Grant & Scholarships	727	100%	$37,281	$27,103,327

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St Olaf College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St Olaf College students is 85.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.2%.

85.0%

asian 86.0% 49 students
African American 66.7% 14 students
white 86.8% 472 students
unknown 100.0% 5 students
hispanic 72.7% 32 students
International Students 85.7% 54 students
Mixed Race 79.2% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

St Olaf College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St Olaf College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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