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1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057-1098
United States

https://www.stolaf.edu
507-786-2222
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The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
67,070
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $26,171 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $8,659
$30,001-$48,000: $11,756
$48,001-$75,000: $13,449
$75,001-$110,000: $21,846
Over $110,000: $32,917

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Size of Student Body
2,988
Average Class Size
22
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 3%
Hispanic: 9%
Asian: 6%
White: 67%
Two or more races: 4%
International Students: 10%
Unknown: 1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 48%
20 to 24: 52%
25 to 34: 0%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 42%
Women: 58%
New entering students who are transfers
2%

Student Success

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
85%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Black or African American: 67%
Hispanic: 76%
Asian: 86%
White: 87%
Two or more races: 87%
Unknown: 50%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 82%
Women: 87%
Retention Rate
91%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 90%
Northfield
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$38,296

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $6,169
Institutional grant aid: $32,645
Federal grant aid: $1,969
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $57,911
$30,001-$48,000: $54,814
$48,001-$75,000: $53,121
$75,001-$110,000: $44,724
Over $110,000: $33,653
School Scholarships
Yes
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Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002382
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Financial Aid Contact
Steve Lindley
finaid@stolaf.edu
507-786-3019
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This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Bachelor's Degree: $27,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Bachelor's Degree: 64%

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  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Application Essay
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
Application Timelines

Financial Aid Application Deadline

No additional scholarship application needed; scholarships are awarded based on application for admission. Early Decision I and Early Action candidates: November 1 * Early Decision II and Regular Decision candidates: January 15 *

Regular Decision Deadline

January 15

Early Action Deadline

November 1

Early Decision Deadline

2 rounds: Round 1 November 15, Round 2 January 15

Admissions Contact
David Wagner
wagner@stolaf.edu
507-786-3306
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Biological and biomedical sciences 35% $49,220
Biology, General 35% $49,220
Economics 75% $68,772
Mathematics 65% $65,649
Mathematics and statistics 65% $65,649
Political Science and Government 55% $58,370
Social sciences 66% $66,916
Visual and performing arts 38% $43,889
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.