More selective than 86% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 36% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St Olaf College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
St Olaf College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, St Olaf College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660 | 740 |
| SAT math | 640 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1300 | 1470 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St Olaf College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 48% | 660–740 | 640–730 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 52% | 640–740 | 620–730 | 28–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is St Olaf College compared with other Minnesota colleges?
St Olaf College has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Crown College | 23% | 45% | $26,672 |
| 3 | Macalester College | 29% | 87% | $32,149 |
| 4 | Bethany Lutheran College | 39% | 55% | $20,148 |
| 5 | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | 39% | — | — |
| 6 | St Olaf College | 48% | 84% | $23,874 |
| 7 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 48% | 51% | $29,926 |
| 8 | Bemidji State University | 56% | 48% | $15,261 |
| 9 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 59% | 57% | $17,997 |
| 10 | Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | 77% | $22,900 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at St Olaf College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St Olaf College admissions questions
What is the St Olaf College acceptance rate?
St Olaf College accepts 48% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,106 of 5,956 applicants were admitted.
Does St Olaf College require the SAT or ACT?
St Olaf College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 36% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St Olaf College?
The middle 50% of St Olaf College enrolled first-year students scored 1300–1470 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at St Olaf College?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (825 of 3,106).
Is St Olaf College getting harder to get into?
St Olaf College accepted 48% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 52% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to St Olaf College overview