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St Olaf College admits 48% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1380 out of 1600 (midpoints: 670 in reading and writing, 665 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 31 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $62,700 |
| Room and meals on campus | $14,300 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $75,290 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $21,546 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 11% above the median net price of colleges in Minnesota on this site ($19,467). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $10,797 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,349 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,968 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,495 |
| Above $110,000 | $32,244 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | MN median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 92% | 73% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 83% | 55% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $68,656 | $55,601 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $25,000 | $19,106 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Minnesota and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
24% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 43% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 58% women and 42% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 16 of the 61 colleges in Minnesota on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,878.
Other colleges in Minnesota of a similar size
- Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, public
- Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, public
- Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, private nonprofit
- Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, private nonprofit
- St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, private nonprofit
- Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of St Olaf College?
St Olaf College admits 48% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at St Olaf College?
Published tuition and fees are $62,700 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of St Olaf College?
83% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.