St Olaf College, MN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
St Olaf College Rankings
Affordability48
Selectivity72
Retention79
Graduation83
Earnings43
Diversity47
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at St Olaf College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics6%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics8%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences8%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences17%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into St Olaf College
50%
Admission Rate
650
Median SAT Math
650
Median SAT Reading
29
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–710
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)600–700
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending St Olaf College
$48K
In-State Tuition
$48K
Out-of-State Tuition
$58K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $34K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after St Olaf College
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
89%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 43% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 40% | 16% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $13K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 87% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 89% | 56% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 92% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 92% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at St Olaf College
91%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
2%
Withdrawal Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 82% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 87% | 50% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 88% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89% | 37% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 22% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 89% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 84% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after St Olaf College
95%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $36K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $40K | $35K |
Students
Students at St Olaf College
3,022
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 61% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 64% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 4% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 9% | 29% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near St Olaf College, MN
Carleton College
1 miles, E
South Central College-Faribault
13 miles, SW
Dakota County Technical College
20 miles, N
Bethany Global University
25 miles, N