St Olaf College
St. Olaf College is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the college is well known for its top-ranked music and fine arts programs, high rate of study abroad participation, and strong preparation in the sciences.
Acceptance rate
48%
Undergrad enrollment
3,072
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Supplemental essay prompts
Everyone knows… we've read about your accomplishments in your application. No one knows… there are no wrong answers here – just be your authentic self. You should know… we are eager to learn more about you. Now it's your turn! Use up to 10 additional words to complete each of the sentences. 1. Everyone knows that I… 2. No one knows that I… 3. St. Olaf should know that I…
If you could spend a year tackling any issue in your community before starting college, what would it be? Why is that issue important to you and what would you do to address it?