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St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,373

Acceptance Rate

52%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$56,970

At a Glance

Total Students

3,049

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

44%

Median Debt

$26,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

St. Olaf College is a private, non-profit institution with 3,049 students. The college has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 52.2% of applicants. A high percentage of students return each year, with a retention rate of 90.5%, and 84.2% graduate. The annual tuition cost is $56,970, and 43.6% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of St. Olaf College report earnings that increase over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,341. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $48,373, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $65,543. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$37k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$66k

10 YEARS

Top 38% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, St. Olaf College alumni earn a median salary of $37,341. Five years post-graduation, median earnings increase to $48,373, and after ten years, the median salary is $65,543. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.

St. Olaf College has a student body of 3,049 and an acceptance rate of 52.2%. The graduation rate is 84.2%, and the retention rate is 90.5%. The in-state tuition is $56,970, and 43.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Northfield, Minnesota

Northfield, MN 55057-1098

St Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

St Olaf College has an acceptance rate of 52.2%.