Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $71,843. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,760 |
| Housing & meals | $13,000 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $900 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,817 |
| Total cost of attendance | $71,843 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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St Olaf College net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
St Olaf College has the 23rd-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Bethany Lutheran College | $20,148 | 55% | $46,110 |
| 20 | Hamline University | $20,744 | 60% | $61,106 |
| 21 | Gustavus Adolphus College | $22,900 | 77% | $65,607 |
| 22 | Augsburg University | $23,873 | 52% | $58,829 |
| 23 | St Olaf College | $23,874 | 84% | $65,543 |
| 24 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $24,902 | 61% | $59,317 |
| 25 | Carleton College | $25,407 | 90% | $75,525 |
| 26 | Saint Johns University | $25,672 | 75% | $76,786 |
| 27 | North Central University | $25,817 | 66% | $45,064 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why St Olaf College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | 48% | $23,874 | 84% | $65,543 | This school |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | $22,900 | 77% | $65,607 | |
| Macalester College | 29% | $32,149 | 87% | $63,878 | |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 48% | $29,926 | 51% | $40,873 | |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | $24,902 | 61% | $59,317 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
St Olaf College would cost you $974 more per year than Gustavus Adolphus College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at St Olaf College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,684).
- St Olaf College gives aided families $3,256 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | St Olaf College | Gustavus Adolphus College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,760 | $56,076 | +$3,684 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $900 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $13,000 | $11,290 | +$1,710 |
| Personal & travel | $900 | $1,180 | −$280 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,817 | −$1,833 | −$984 |
| Sticker price | $71,843 | $67,613 | +$4,230 |
| Average grants | −$47,969 | −$44,713 | −$3,256 |
| You pay | $23,874 | $22,900 | +$974 |
“+” means St Olaf College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
St Olaf College cost questions
How much is tuition at St Olaf College?
Tuition and fees are $59,760 a year.
What is the total cost of attending St Olaf College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $71,843 a year.
What do families actually pay at St Olaf College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,874 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,404; $48–75k pay $12,584; $110k+ pay $33,166.
How much debt do St Olaf College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and 0.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to St Olaf College overview