St Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · 3,093 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$69K
In-state tuition
$63K
Out-of-state tuition
$63K
Graduation rate
83%
Acceptance rate
48%
Median debt
$21K
Borrowing rate
43%
Earnings (all students)
$52K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 55057-1098 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$75K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$74K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1380 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 31.0 |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| SAT math (median) | 665 |
| Undergraduate composition | 67% White · 3% Black · 10% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | wp.stolaf.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $73K | $25K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62K | $24K |
| Economics. | $56K | $25K |
| Mathematics. | $48K | $25K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $40K | $25K |
| Political Science and Government. | $38K | $24K |
| Chemistry. | $36K | $24K |
| Social Work. | $32K | $27K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $31K | $27K |
| Biology, General. | $29K | $23K |
| Area Studies. | $26K | — |
| Music. | $24K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | $56K | 74% | $19K | $82K |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $26K | 50% | $12K | $65K |
| Augsburg University | $47K | 55% | $15K | $63K |
| St Catherine University | $53K | 67% | $15K | $65K |
| Macalester College | $71K | 91% | $20K | $70K |
| Carleton College | $72K | 89% | $16K | $83K |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | $58K | 77% | $23K | $68K |
| Bethel University | $26K | 72% | $18K | $70K |
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