At a glance
Average net price
$23,874
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
84.0%
Admission rate
48%
Undergrad size
3,093
In-state tuition
$59,760
Out-of-state tuition
$59,760
Cost of attendance
$71,843
Median earnings (10y)
$65,543
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,380
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 92.2%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (35%), social sciences (32%), humanities & arts (24%).
- STEM35%
- Health4%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences32%
- Trades & services5%
- Social sciences16.7%~517 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.5%~388 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~297 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology9.0%~278 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics7.7%~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~163 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~153 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.3%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education3.1%~96 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.1%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.6%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 202 | $28,831 | $24,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 155 | $56,177 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 150 | $47,797 | $23,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 144 | — | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 119 | $38,398 | $24,250 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 90 | $24,029 | $23,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 84 | $19,226 | $25,715 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 76 | $20,439 | $24,455 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 76 | $36,149 | $24,988 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 72 | $23,927 | $25,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $23,480 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 60 | $21,695 | $24,830 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 57 | $73,475 | $23,875 |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 52 | $19,528 | $24,644 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | $25,812 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $23,762 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 42 | $62,389 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 41 | $30,564 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 39 | $40,461 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | $25,650 | $21,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 33 | $32,183 | $27,000 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $22,602 |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $25,000 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $23,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $21,000 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $27,228 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About St Olaf College
St Olaf College is a mid-sized institution located in Northfield, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,093 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at St Olaf College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,874 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $59,760 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $71,843 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 84.0%, a strong completion outcome. 92.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $65,543 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
St Olaf College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (35% of credentials), social sciences (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
St Olaf College accepts 48% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,380. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Northfield, Minnesota (town), St Olaf College draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about St Olaf College
Q.How much does St Olaf College cost?
The average net price at St Olaf College is $23,874 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $71,843.
Q.What is the graduation rate at St Olaf College?
St Olaf College has a 6-year graduation rate of 84.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into St Olaf College?
St Olaf College admits 48% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do St Olaf College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median St Olaf College graduate earns $65,543 per year.
Q.What is tuition at St Olaf College?
Published tuition is $59,760 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is St Olaf College located?
St Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota (ZIP 55057).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with St Olaf College at their official website.