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St Olaf College
Northfield, MNPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 48% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
St Olaf College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Northfield, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 48%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
48% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading660 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math640 - 730
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
48%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,912
Earnings 5yr: $105,613
Debt: $23,875
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,691
Earnings 5yr: $85,214
Debt: $23,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,559
Earnings 5yr: $81,483
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,314
Earnings 5yr: $56,481
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,818
Earnings 5yr: $66,856
Debt: $24,500
Sociology and Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,225
Earnings 5yr: $53,357
Debt: $24,644
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,869
Earnings 5yr: $65,865
Debt: $24,250
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,282
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,100
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,480
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,666
Earnings 5yr: $58,862
Debt: N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,232
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,830
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,909
Earnings 5yr: $57,128
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,611
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,382
Earnings 5yr: $50,310
Debt: $25,715
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,455
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,677
Earnings 5yr: $44,159
Debt: $21,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,023
Earnings 5yr: $51,796
Debt: $21,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,287
Earnings 5yr: $43,251
Debt: $25,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,538
Earnings 5yr: $47,745
Debt: $25,812
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,439
Earnings 5yr: $51,102
Debt: $23,750
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,874
In-State Tuition$59,760
Out-of-State Tuition$59,760
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
89%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,373
+35% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$65,543
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$107,987
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