Northfield, MN
Roughly 52 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 48% to 52% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,694 | 2,705 | 806 | 48% |
| 2020 | 5,231 | 2,658 | 729 | 51% |
| 2021 | 6,494 | 3,080 | 755 | 47% |
| 2022 | 5,523 | 3,115 | 868 | 56% |
| 2023 | 5,956 | 3,106 | 825 | 52% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,752 of 3,091 women and 1,272 of 2,722 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
St Olaf College has an acceptance rate of 52% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,106 of 5,956 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 52 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,956 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 825 enrolled.
No. St Olaf College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 48% to 52% — it has become less selective.