St. Olaf College
Location: Northfield, MN (rural)
Size: 2,988 students
Avg percent need-met: 100%
Acceptance rate: 47%
Middle 50% ACT: 28-33 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1240-1420 **Test Optional**
St. Olaf will give you a liberal arts education with a strong focus on classical appreciation. They emphasize global consciousness and service. Faculty maintain high expectations for students, but professors are approachable and compassionate. Community and club involvement are taken seriously, especially choir and music, which are very popular. The student body is close-knit and inquisitive.
Popular majors / known for: Biology, economics, mathematics, political science, visual and performing arts
Academic approach: Liberal arts. St. Olaf emphasizes “learning and doing” and “seeking creative solutions to global challenges.” Between semesters, St. Olaf has a one-month Interim, or January term, that allows students to dive deep into a single class or study abroad for a few weeks
CURI program allows students from any academic discipline to participate in paid summer undergraduate research
Health Scholars program enables students to conduct research at the Mayo Clinic
Fun facts: Uses 100% carbon-free electrical power
Campus tradition: Sledding down Old Main Hill in the winter on borrowed cafeteria trays
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Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due January 15th
Interviews: Important
Extra: Demonstrated interest is important
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