St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

St. Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota, and boasts a 300-acre campus complemented by 430 acres of natural lands. The college fosters a strong academic environment with a history of producing Fulbright and Goldwater scholars. As a Lutheran-affiliated institution, St. Olaf maintains a connection to its Norwegian heritage, reflected in its name and some campus traditions. The friendly rivalry with nearby Carleton College contributes to a vibrant atmosphere in Northfield.

Programs Analyzed
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$40,847/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
36/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$56,970/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 44% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $9,504 $38,016 10.7x
$30K – $48K $11,927 $47,708 8.6x
$48K – $75K $15,236 $60,944 6.7x
$75K – $110K $21,245 $84,980 4.8x
$110K+ $32,708 $130,832 3.1x
Sticker price (no aid) $56,970 $227,880 1.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at St Olaf College

20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science
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75 $82,278/yr Very High 3.6x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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70 $76,078/yr High 2.6x
Economics
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61 $56,238/yr Very High 2.6x
Mathematics
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57 $58,825/yr Very High 2.7x
Teacher Education
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51 $47,807/yr High 1.5x
Social Work
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44 $45,146/yr Moderate 1.0x
Chemistry
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44 $44,020/yr High 1.9x
Research and Experimental Psychology
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35 $35,070/yr High 0.5x
Biology, General
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34 $36,429/yr High 1.9x
Political Science and Government
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32 $30,953/yr Very High 1.9x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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30 $33,577/yr Moderate 1.5x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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26 $32,094/yr Very High 0.4x
Religion/Religious Studies
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24 $36,329/yr Very High 0.6x
East Asian Languages
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22 $27,328/yr Very High 0.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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21 $29,921/yr High 0.3x
Fine and Studio Arts
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21 $26,870/yr Moderate 0.9x
Music
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20 $24,732/yr High 1.2x
English Language and Literature, General
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19 $29,398/yr Very High 1.2x
Area Studies
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18 $35,569/yr Very High 0.9x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
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17 $28,288/yr Very High 0.2x
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