St Olaf College Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at St Olaf College look for in an applicant?

Utilize the admission data from the most recent freshman classes at St Olaf College to evaluate how you measure up.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of St Olaf College

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at St Olaf College

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to St. Olaf. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

Average Test Scores

About 16% of students accepted to St. Olaf submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 720. Math scores were between 620 and 710.

St. Olaf received ACT scores from 39% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 28 and 33.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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More about our data sources and methodologies.