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ST. OLAF COLLEGE

  • 1520 St Olaf Ave
  • Northfield, MN 55057
  • OPEID College Code: 00238200
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  • General Phone: (507) 786-2222
  • President: David R. Anderson
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 3,099
  • College Mascot: Oles
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St. Olaf College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church
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
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
St. Olaf College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • 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
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,6552,2273,882
Number Granted Admission (%)953 (58%)1,277 (57%)2,230 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)332 (35%)446 (35%)778 (35%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam35546%
ACT ® Exam64883%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading590710
SAT ® Math590690
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2631
ACT ® English2633
ACT ® Math2531
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving54%11%13%77%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,600$5,663$3,463$17,642
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.2%0.2%0.3%
Number in Default113
Number in Repayment439467754
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$35,500$34,300$30,600
In-State Tuition and Fees$35,500$34,300$30,600
Out of State Tuition and Fees$35,500$34,300$30,600
Books and Supplies$1,000$950$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,200$7,900$7,900
Other Expenses$900$850$850
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$45,600$44,000$40,250
In-State$45,600$44,000$40,250
Out of State$45,600$44,000$40,250
Off Campus
In-District$36,500$35,250$31,500
In-State$36,500$35,250$31,500
Out of State$36,500$35,250$31,500
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,500$35,250$31,500
In-State$36,500$35,250$31,500
Out of State$36,500$35,250$31,500
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree93
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree9
 
Education
Music Teacher Education Degree13
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree9
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree47
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree14
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other Degree2
Latin American Studies Degree-
Russian Studies Degree-
United States Studies Degree6
Womens Studies Degree2
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies Degree9
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree4
German Language and Literature Degree4
Latin Language and Literature Degree2
Norwegian Language and Literature Degree2
Russian Language and Literature Degree2
Spanish Language and Literature Degree10
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree3
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing Degree19
 
History
History Degree31
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Civilization Studies Degree1
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree2
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree7
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree31
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree11
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree8
Religious Studies Degree19
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree34
Physics Degree12
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree47
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree16
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree12
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree55
Political Science Degree36
Sociology Degree26
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious, Sacred Music Degree3
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree4
Dance Degree7
Drama Degree9
Music Degree25
Music Performance Degree14
Music Theory and Composition Degree2
Art Studies Degree28
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,099
    • Undergraduate: 3,099
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,384 Female: 1,715
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,384 Female: 1,715
    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 Alien752%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown923%
 
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%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees829573256
Faculty Status34425193
Tenured Faculty16715017
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service30922089
Primarily Instruction30922089
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial60573
Other Professionals18111071
Technical and/or Paraprofessional27918693
Clerical And Secretarial1466779
Skilled Crafts27261
Service and/or Maintenance94868
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,402 (220)$73,107 (122)$67,035 (98)
Professor$89,506 (70)$93,725 (42)$83,179 (28)
Associate Professor$69,113 (66)$69,509 (38)$68,575 (28)
Assistant Professor$55,119 (62)$54,742 (32)$55,522 (30)
Instructor$52,341 (16)$53,586 (7)$51,372 (9)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,402 (220)$73,107 (122)$67,035 (98)
Professor$89,506 (70)$93,725 (42)$83,179 (28)
Associate Professor$69,113 (66)$69,509 (38)$68,575 (28)
Assistant Professor$55,119 (62)$54,742 (32)$55,522 (30)
Instructor$52,341 (16)$53,586 (7)$51,372 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes827480347
Unduplicated Athletes583345238
Baseball3030-
Basketball291415
Football9696-
Golf20128
Ice Hockey593326
Skiing19118
Soccer744925
Softball21-21
Swimming and Diving602733
Tennis301515
Track and Field, Indoor1266462
Track and Field, Outdoor1266462
Track and Field, X-Country863551
Volleyball13-13
Wrestling2121-
Other Sports1798
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$19,463$16,166
Assistant Coaches-$4,351$2,389
 
Coaches
All Coaches824438
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Ice Hockey523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Skiing633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving844
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Track and Field, Indoor945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Track and Field, Outdoor945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
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
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students87%
 
By Gender
Male86%
Female88%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian100%
Black79%
Asian81%
Hispanic85%
White89%
Unknown76%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less82%
5 Years87%
6 Years87%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1-
Liquor Related69
On Campus
Drug Related1-
Liquor Related820
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape22
Burglary913
On Campus
Forcible Rape33
Burglary1516
Vehicle Theft1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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