St. Olaf CollegeAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 15, 2026
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Admissions Department
1520 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057-1098
(507) 800-3025 x3025
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics4
Science2
Foreign Language4
Social Studies4
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTConsidered if submittedJanuary 15
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield
MN
55057-1098
Phone
(507) 800-3025 x3025
Fax
(507) 786-3832
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 23
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
52% of 5,956 applicants were admitted
Women
57% of 3,091 applicants were admitted
Men
47% of 2,722 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
839 (28%) of 3,024 admitted students enrolled
Women
473 (27%) of 1,752 admitted students enrolled
Men
366 (29%) of 1,272 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,618
Students Accepting Wait List Position
470
Students Admitted From Wait List
44
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
12%
3.75 - 3.99
46%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 670 average , 620-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
40%
Score of 600 - 700
46%
Score of 500 - 600
11%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 680 average , 640-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
47%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
7%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
30 average , 28-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
63%
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
3%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 28
Score of 30 - 36
36%
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
10%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 31
Score of 30 - 36
64%
Score of 24 - 29
29%
Score of 18 - 23
6%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 39%
Top quarter: 64%
Top half: 90%
National Merit Scholar
1%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
1%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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