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
- Website
- www.stolaf.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.stolaf.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,655 | 2,227 | 3,882 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 355 | 46% |
| ACT ® Exam | 648 | 83% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 590 | 710 |
| SAT ® Math | 590 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 31 |
| ACT ® English | 26 | 33 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 31 |
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 Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 11% | 13% | 77% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,600 | $5,663 | $3,463 | $17,642 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 439 | 467 | 754 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 75 | 2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 92 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 44 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,408 | 45% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,405 | 45% |
| Ages 22-24 | 219 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 8 | 0.3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 829 | 573 | 256 |
| Faculty Status | 344 | 251 | 93 |
| Tenured Faculty | 167 | 150 | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 309 | 220 | 89 |
| Primarily Instruction | 309 | 220 | 89 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 57 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 181 | 110 | 71 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 279 | 186 | 93 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 146 | 67 | 79 |
| Skilled Crafts | 27 | 26 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 94 | 86 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 827 | 480 | 347 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 583 | 345 | 238 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Football | 96 | 96 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Ice Hockey | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Skiing | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Soccer | 74 | 49 | 25 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Tennis | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 126 | 64 | 62 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 126 | 64 | 62 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 86 | 35 | 51 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Sports | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $19,463 | $16,166 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,351 | $2,389 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 82 | 44 | 38 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Skiing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other Sports | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 87% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 86% |
| Female | 88% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 79% |
| Asian | 81% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | 89% |
| Unknown | 76% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 82% |
| 5 Years | 87% |
| 6 Years | 87% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 20 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 13 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 15 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009