St Olaf College
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
48.3%
Applications
6,623
Admitted
3,200
Enrolled
859
SAT Composite
1310-1460
SAT Math
640-730
SAT Reading
660-740
ACT Composite
28-32
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredEarly Action offeredSecond binding round indicated; ED rate is blended.
Likely ED share of class26%223 ED admits / 859 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple1.2x58% ED vs 48% all other rounds
Seats left after ED636of 859 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate48%2,977 admitted from 6,236 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants387reported count
Admits22358%
Class seats223assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants6,236reported count
Admits2,97748%
Class seats63621% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 387 | 223 | 58% | 223 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 6,236 | 2,977 | 48% | 636 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 27%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Wait-list policy reported, counts unavailable.
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Demonstrated interest: Important
This school marks applicant interest as Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$65,543
10 yrs after enrollment
84%
6-year completion
$23,874
sticker minus grants
$26,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
584fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESName:Susan
Title:Canon
Office:Director
Mailing Address:Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
City/State/Zip/Country:1520 St. Olaf Avenue
E-mail Address:Northfield, MN 55057, United States
Phone:507-786-3647
Email Address:canon@stolaf.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://wp.stolaf.edu/iea/common-data-set/
Name of College/University:St. Olaf College
Mailing Address:1520 St. Olaf Ave.
City/State/Zip/Country:Northfield, Minnesota, 55057, United States
Admissions Office Mailing Address:(507) 786-2222
Admissions E-mail Address:http://wp.stolaf.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(507) 786-3025
Admissions Email Address:admissions@stolaf.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/apply
PublicPrivate (nonprofit)
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
Semester4-1-4
Bachelor'sX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Total first-time, first-year who applied2,042
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,279
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled378
Total first-time, first-year who applied2,609
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,508
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled372
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,972
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted413
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled109
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language4
Social studies4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80051
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69948
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80043
SAT Math: 600-69938
SAT Math: 500-59919
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160048
SAT Composite: 1200-139947
SAT Composite: 1000-11995
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3658
ACT Composite: 24-2940
ACT Composite: 18-232
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class40
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class71
Percent in top half of high school graduating class95
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class5
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:36
Percent who had GPA of 4.022
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9947
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.243
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.07
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9944
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7424
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.013
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9945
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7422
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.245
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.73
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:87
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
DateX
Yes, other:3
Other Date15
DateX
No set Date5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after1
Amount of housing deposit:0
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One Year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Other early decision plan closing date15-Jan
Other early decision plan notification date10-Feb
Number of early decision applications received by your institution387
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan223
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall1
Winter1
Fall1
Winter1
Fall Reply Date: Month1
Spring Rpely Date: Month1
Spring Reply Date: Day15
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: courses Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: courses - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 17 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Fall Reply Date: Day1
Number18
Unit Typecourse
Number18
Unit Typecourse
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:17
American Council on Education (ACE)No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 2 Common Data Set 2024-2025
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Religion, Ethical Reasoning, Experience in Practice
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)49%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)47%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Coed dormsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://wp.stolaf.edu/financialaid/net-price-calculator/
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
14 TABLES2024-20252024-2025 estimated
Both FM and IM4978030
Federal$2,894,491
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$113,699,021
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$19,734,382
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:328
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$64,600
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$21,188,760
CSS ProfileX
FAFSAX
CSS PROFILEX
Noncustodial PROFILEX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:11
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):15
Students must reply by (date):5
or within____weeks of notification.1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
Music/dramaX
AcademicsX
ArtX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H Page 5 Common Data Set 2024-2025
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio11.8
based on ____ students33
and ____ faculty67