St Olaf College
Liberal arts college · Northfield, MN · 3,093 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1300–1470
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$21,546
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$75,290
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into St Olaf College?
St Olaf College accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1300 and 1470 on the SAT. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1300, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says St Olaf College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on St Olaf College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does St Olaf College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $75,290 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,546 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $62,700 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$62,700
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$62,700
- Room & board$14,300
- Total cost of attendance$75,290
- Average net price after grants$21,546
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts.
St Olaf College FAQ
- What is St Olaf College's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for St Olaf College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1300–1470. Aim for 1470 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for St Olaf College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is St Olaf College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says St Olaf College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on St Olaf College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does St Olaf College cost?
- About $75,290 a year before aid; $21,546 on average after grants.
- What is St Olaf College's FAFSA school code?
- 002382. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so St Olaf College receives your information.
- What is St Olaf College's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to St Olaf College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis, MN | 48% | 1130–1340 | $26,849 | 54% |
| Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN | 56% | — | $16,327 | 51% |
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| Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN | 59% | — | $17,601 | 53% |
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