Northfield, Minnesota
St. Olaf College
Private school in Minnesota with 3,000 total undergraduate students
Chancing
St. Olaf College is a competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
47%
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
47%
Women
49%
Men
44%
Total number of applicants
6,480
Women: 56%
Men: 44%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
24%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$63,450
Out-of-state
$63,450
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 16%
ACT: 39%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
755
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
57%
Enrolled men:
43%
6-year graduation rate
86%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
91%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
10%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 8%
Black: 3%
Hispanic: 7%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 4%
White: 78%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
12:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Location
1520 St Olaf Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Plains
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church
HBCU
No