- Acceptance rate: 48% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 660–740 reading and writing, 640–730 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite
- Average net price: $27,282 a year (2022–23)
St Olaf College GPA requirements
St Olaf College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and St Olaf College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
St Olaf College acceptance rate
St Olaf College admitted 3,200 of 6,623 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 48%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered St Olaf College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 680 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT English | 28 | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 28 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1380 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What St Olaf College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
St Olaf College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,282 a year at St Olaf College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into St Olaf College?
St Olaf College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and St Olaf College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at St Olaf College?
St Olaf College's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,200 of 6,623 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do St Olaf College students have?
The middle 50% of St Olaf College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (11% of them) scored 660–740 in Reading and Writing and 640–730 in Math. The median scores were 700 (Reading and Writing) and 680 (Math).
What ACT scores do St Olaf College students have?
The middle 50% of St Olaf College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (29% of them) had composite scores of 28–32, with a median of 30.
Does St Olaf College accept AP credit?
Yes. St Olaf College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at St Olaf College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,282 a year at St Olaf College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: St Olaf CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).