by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at St Olaf College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at St Olaf College ran $59,760 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,760 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $59,760 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does St Olaf College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how St Olaf College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, St Olaf College is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the St Olaf College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at St Olaf College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,670 |
| Two Years Ago | $54,650 |
| One Year Ago | $56,970 |
| Most Recent Year | $59,760 |
The chart here shows how tuition at St. Olaf has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 4.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $62,686 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.30%, putting next year’s cost near $62,330.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $62,330 |
| In 2 Years | $65,010 |
| In 3 Years | $67,805 |
| In 4 Years | $70,721 |
| In 5 Years | $73,762 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $265,866.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at St Olaf College, check out the St Olaf College Financial Aid page.
