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St. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private, liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in the year 1874 by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college campus spreads across an area of 900 acres. St. Olaf College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
St. Olaf College’s athletics department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, nordic skiing, and soccer. Their official mascot is the ‘St. Olaf Lion’. The college campus is home to more than 130 student organizations for the overall development of the students.
St. Olaf College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Northfield, MN. The school has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation. St. Olaf College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at St. Olaf College include science, music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 590 to 710 for students at St. Olaf College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 590 and 700.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at St. Olaf College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
St. Olaf College, in 2007-2008, had 3,040 students (3,004 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at St. Olaf College belong to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
St. Olaf College
1520 St Olaf Ave
Northfield, MN 55057-1098
General Phone: (507) 786-2222
http://www.stolaf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 247 | English, economics, political science, history, Spanish language, sociology, Asian studies, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 162 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 51 | mathematics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | psychology |
| Music | 41 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 39 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 28 | religion, philosophy, religious music |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | social studies teaching, music teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 18 | family studies, social work |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama, dance |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 12 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for St. Olaf College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 722 | 42 |
In 2007-2008, St. Olaf College had a total enrollment of 3,040 students (3,004 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
St. Olaf College offers campus housing for 3,033 of its 3,004 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Northfield, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,964 | 2,336 | 59% | 813 | 35% |
| Men | 1,700 | 995 | 59% | 359 | 36% |
| Women | 2,264 | 1,341 | 59% | 454 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
St. Olaf College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 238200)
St. Olaf College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $92,381 | 22 | $76,444 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $66,887 | 27 | $66,308 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $54,449 | 31 | $54,185 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $49,471 | 10 | $49,660 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $71,467 | 3 | $62,833 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 123 | $71,694 | 93 | $62,762 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Norwegian Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St. Olaf College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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