St Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · 3,093 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,404 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,342 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,584 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,367 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,166 |
| All incomes (average) | $23,874 |
Sticker tuition: $59,760 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Average SAT
- 1380
- Median ACT
- 31
- Students with Pell grants
- 21%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 84%
- Freshman retention
- 92%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $65,543
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,000
- International undergrads
- 303 (9.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences19%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Physics & Chemistry9%
Psychology9%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Mathematics & Statistics7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Education4%
Health & Nursing4%
Environmental Studies4%
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