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St Olaf College

1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00238200
  • President: David R. Anderson
  • Type: 4 Year Private (Non-Profit)
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 3,156

St Olaf College

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

Religious Affiliation

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church

Website:

www.stolaf.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • - Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact St Olaf College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree103
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Science Degree9
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Education

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Music Teacher Education Degree15
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Social Studies Teacher Education Degree6
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree47
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Asian Civilization Studies Degree12
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other Degree2
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Latin American Studies Degree1
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Russian Studies Degree1
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United States Studies Degree3
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Womens Studies Degree2
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Family and Consumer Sciences

 BachelorMore Actions
Human Development and Family Studies Degree2
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Foreign Languages and Literature

 BachelorMore Actions
Ancient Greek Language and Literature Degree1
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French Language and Literature Degree4
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German Language and Literature Degree1
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Latin Language and Literature Degree1
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Norwegian Language and Literature Degree1
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Russian Language and Literature Degree4
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Spanish Language and Literature Degree12
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Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree2
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Nursing Degree20
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History

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History Degree25
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Ancient Civilization Studies Degree2
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies Degree1
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree6
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree50
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Studies Degree14
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree14
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Religious Studies Degree11
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree37
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Physics Degree22
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree38
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Social Work Degree24
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree16
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Social Sciences

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Economics Degree57
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Political Science Degree32
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Sociology Degree30
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Theology and Religious Vocations

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Religious, Sacred Music Degree4
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art History Degree4
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Dance Degree3
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Drama Degree9
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Music Degree14
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Music Performance Degree16
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Music Theory and Composition Degree3
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Art Studies Degree22
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates St Olaf College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into St Olaf College.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.stolaf.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The St Olaf College admissions office phone number is (507) 646-3025. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.stolaf.edu

Admissions Links

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8202,3614,181
Number Granted Admission (%)964 (53%)1,250 (53%)2,214 (53%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)314 (33%)425 (34%)739 (33%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam28238%
ACT ® Exam60582%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading590720
SAT ® Math600710
SAT ® Writing580710

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2732
ACT ® English2733
ACT ® Math2632

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,156

    • - Undergraduate: 3,156

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,384

    - Female: 1,715

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,384

    - Female: 1,715

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,028

    - Part-Time: 71

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 3,028

    - Part-Time: 71

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien953%
American Indian80.3%
Black632%
Asian1515%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander30.1%
Hispanic772%
White2,64584%
Unknown572%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18441%
Ages 18-191,40845%
Ages 20-211,40545%
Ages 22-242197%
Ages 25-2980.3%
Ages 30-3440.1%
Ages 35-3940.1%
Ages 40-4930.1%
Ages 50-6530.1%
Age Over 6510.03%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 94%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students85%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male85%
Female85%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian33%
Black82%
Asian85%
Hispanic64%
White85%
Unknown89%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less81%
5 Years84%
6 Years85%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending St Olaf College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$26,276$25,557$25,719
$0 - $30,000$8,407$9,959$10,077
$30,000 - $48,000$12,933$10,796$11,754
$48,001 - $75,000$19,075$16,912$18,570
$75,001 - $110,000$24,781$23,043$22,207
More Than $110,000$32,538$31,647$33,088

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,150$36,800$35,500
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,150$36,800$35,500
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,150$36,800$35,500
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$8,800$8,500$8,200
Other Expenses$900$900$900

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$48,850$47,200$45,600
In-State$48,850$47,200$45,600
Out of State$48,850$47,200$45,600
Off Campus
In-District$39,150$37,800$36,500
In-State$39,150$37,800$36,500
Out of State$39,150$37,800$36,500
Off Campus with Family
In-District$39,150$37,800$36,500
In-State$39,150$37,800$36,500
Out of State$39,150$37,800$36,500

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The St Olaf College financial aid office phone number is (507) 646-3019. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid76190%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid74889%$20,924
All Federal Grants14918%$6,121
Pell Grants14117%$4,399
Other Federal Grants14117%$2,070
State/Local Grants & Scholarships12715%$3,302
Institutional Grants & Scholarships73587%$19,482
All Student Loans47656%$5,815
Federal Student Loans45554%$5,022
Other Student Loans729%$6,703

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)1.0%0.2%0.2%
Number in Default511
Number in Repayment494439467

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - Yes

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,790
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $4,110

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $4,690
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 21

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Drug Related-21
Liquor Related23188
Residence Hall
Drug Related--1
Liquor Related20116

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Burglary--1
On Campus
Forcible Rape413
Burglary3715
Vehicle Theft--1
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape412
Burglary139

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
  • College Basketball Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
  • College Baseball Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
  • College Track & Field Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes875502373
Unduplicated Athletes614381233
Baseball3838-
Basketball321616
Football101101-
Golf24159
Ice Hockey573423
Skiing19910
Soccer492425
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving632934
Tennis231112
Track and Field, Indoor1427072
Track and Field, Outdoor1497574
Track and Field, X-Country974156
Volleyball13-13
Wrestling2626-
Other Sports241311

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$18,997$15,191
Assistant Coaches-$4,294$2,374

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches824438
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Ice Hockey523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Skiing844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, Indoor734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Track and Field, Outdoor734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Other Sports211
Head Coaches211
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Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees820577243
Faculty Status34325489
Tenured Faculty16715611
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service30722582
Primarily Instruction30722582
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial62593
Other Professionals17410866
Technical and/or Paraprofessional27718592
Clerical And Secretarial1436479
Skilled Crafts27261
Service and/or Maintenance96888

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,474 (225)$76,496 (124)$69,763 (101)
Professor$93,079 (73)$97,138 (43)$87,262 (30)
Associate Professor$71,407 (73)$71,428 (45)$71,373 (28)
Assistant Professor$56,664 (61)$56,802 (29)$56,539 (32)
Instructor$51,759 (11)$55,475 (4)$49,636 (7)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,474 (225)$76,496 (124)$69,763 (101)
Professor$93,079 (73)$97,138 (43)$87,262 (30)
Associate Professor$71,407 (73)$71,428 (45)$71,373 (28)
Assistant Professor$56,664 (61)$56,802 (29)$56,539 (32)
Instructor$51,759 (11)$55,475 (4)$49,636 (7)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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