SOC, StOlaf
St. Olaf College
1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, United StatesAll photos (9)
Overview of St. Olaf College (SOC, StOlaf)
About this school
Saint Olaf College, founded in 1874, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Two thirds of its student body participates in international study programs, and approximately one third of students participate in musical organizations. It also offers special academic programs, such as the Great Conversation Program. Its internationally acclaimed St. Olaf choir, band and orchestra go on at least one major U.S. tour each year and perform internationally every few years. Its 350-acre campus, including several buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, is located in Northfield, 45 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
- www.stolaf.edu
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,035
- Men:1,286 Men (42.4%)
- Women:1,749 Women (57.6%)
Location
Admission Information (SOC, StOlaf)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to St. Olaf College is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 4 |
Social Studies | - | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | January 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1520 St. Olaf Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Northfield, MN 55057-1098 |
Phone | (507) 786-3025 |
Fax | (507) 646-3832 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | March 20 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15, January 8 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 43% of 5,949 applicants were admitted |
Women | 56% of 2,739 applicants were admitted |
Men | 32% of 3,210 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 804 (31%) of 2,571 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 490 (32%) of 1,535 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 314 (30%) of 1,036 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.64 |
375 And Above | 48% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 23% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 8% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 5% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 570-710 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 31% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 33% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 29% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 7% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 24% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 46% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 24% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 6% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 29 average |25-31 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 44% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 43% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 13% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (SOC, StOlaf)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $47,840 (87.8%)
- Room & Board: - $5,200 (9.54%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.84%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $450 (0.83%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
St. Olaf College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 | Final deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002382 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 689 (87.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 628 (91.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 628 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 581 (92.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $41,392 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 628 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $35,083 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 594 (94.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,274 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 229 (36.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 138 (17.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,307 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,330 (77.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,203 (94.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,203 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,622 (73.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 96% |
Average Award | $40,769 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,203 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $33,553 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,152 (97.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,350 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 608 (27.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 589 (19.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,237 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 57% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,002 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,170 |
Academics & Instruction (SOC, StOlaf)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
209
Part-Time Faculty
111
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
63%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 48% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 31% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 49% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 40% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,339,479 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 840 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
St. Olaf College provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
92.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
84.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
88.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
88.2%
Programs & Majors (SOC, StOlaf)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (44)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Norwegian Language and Literature
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life (SOC, StOlaf)
Location & Geography
Population
20,581
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Campus Size
300 acres
Weather
Temperature | 2.8 average low in January, 78.8 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 35 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis-St. Paul |
Nearest Train Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Red Wing |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
95% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
5%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Lion |
School Colors | Black and old gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Skiing (Cross-Country) | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
St. Olaf College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, student government association, ultimate frisbee teams, ole spring relief, alpha phi omega, sarn: sexual assault resource network
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,003
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,035
Women
1,749
Men
1,286
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 7.8% Asian
- 2.8% Black/African-American
- 6.6% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 78.5% White
- 0.8% Unknown
International Students
9.8% from 79 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported