- AcademicsA+
- ValueA
- DiversityA-
- CampusA
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationB
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB-
St. Olaf College is ...
Private not-for-profit, Lutheran
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
St. Olaf College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Range
1120-1400
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$27,284/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 91%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.48 responses
- 46%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.48 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,990Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
18%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 89%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.38 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.69 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 76%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.29 responses
St. Olaf College Reviews
679 reviews
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As a St. Olaf student, I feel like there are so many opportunities I have access to. Whether it's research or internships or pursuits fo further education, proactive St. Olaf students have many resources they can take advantage of. The curriculum is tough no matter what department you take courses in. Professors have extremely high expectations for their students, however they do everything in their power to build your way to those high expectations. It can be difficult to find a study/social life balance. If you cannot develop strong study habits, classes will be a struggle. There are a ton of resources available to students who haven't established study habits and professors are happy to work with students. The open-door policy is an awesome thing to take advantage of. There can be a sense of a competitive atmosphere, but usually there is a stronger sense of community and camaraderie between students because everyone is facing many of the same challenges in an academic sense.
St. Olaf College is the perfect fit for anyone in any field of interest who also wants an amazing liberal arts education. With a small, family-like campus, it seems everyone here loves St. Olaf with a passion! The food is ranked among the best in the US, and that barely compares to the college's superior quality of education. The faculty and professors are all extremely qualified in their fields and are all very helpful in making sure everyone has a successful education.
I would say my experience at St. Olaf has been a bit different than most of my peers. I come from the city, the actual city. And it's been hard adapting to people who come from such homogeneous places. Now I wouldn't necessarily say it's a bad thing but trying to experience a school that prides itself on open mindedness and acceptance of all people becomes a bit blurry when so many have never known nor cared how the poorer half, have experienced life. As a gay man, I do feel more than welcomed by my peers and faculty. I must say, there are some pretty incredible people at this institution that have impacted the way I value personal relationships and my incredible privilege to be given the right to such an education. There are parts of St. Olaf I like. Such as the beautiful campus, eclectic professors and teaching methods, and the feeling of belonging. St. Olaf is a world class place for academics. Despite its many flaws, the education you receive here is definitely worth your money.