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Northfield, MN · Private · 3,093 students

What are St Olaf College’s admission requirements?

St Olaf College admits 48.3% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

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48.3%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 1 recommendation letter
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 15, 2027
  • Early ActionNovember 15, 2026
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
48.3%
SAT middle 50%
1300–1470median 1335
ACT middle 50%
28–32median 31
Testing
Optional15% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at St Olaf College?

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What does St Olaf College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether St Olaf College considers each part, not how heavily.

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