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About St Olaf College

lutheran liberal artsmusic and arts focussmall class sizesminnesota residential campusstrong premed track

St Olaf College is a private liberal arts college in Northfield, MN, known for its lutheran liberal arts, music and arts focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 56%, St Olaf College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 869 students each year. St Olaf College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1300–1480, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. St Olaf College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $44,574 per year; the sticker price of $66,570 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

St Olaf College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

56%
Overall Accept Rate
1390
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1300 – 1480 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to St Olaf College

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Essay Strategy
If you have any involvement in music, choir, band, or the arts, weave that into your essays and activities list because St. Olaf has one of the strongest music programs in the country and that passion resonates deeply with admissions readers there.
Essay Strategy
St. Olaf has Lutheran roots and a strong sense of community and service, so if your essays can speak honestly to how you engage with community, values, or meaning, that framing will land well with their admissions team.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What St Olaf College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$67k/yr$10.4k
30k-48k~$67k/yr$11.3k
48k-75k~$67k/yr$12.6k
75k-110k~$67k/yr$20.4k
110k+~$67k/yr$33.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

84%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,919
Undergrad Enrollment
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