Affording a St. Olaf Education
Overall cost of attendance: $65,010
Tuition: $51,450
Housing and meal plan: $11,660
Estimated expenses (books, personal): $1,900
98% of students receive scholarships or grants
2020-2021 Academic Year
80%
of students receive need based financial aid
$41,392
Average first year need-based financial aid award
63%
of students receive a merit scholarship
What you need to know about all St. Olaf offers to provide financial aid to students.
What you need to know about the process to apply for need-based financial aid.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Olaf offers merit scholarships in academics, the fine arts, and service leadership. We also participate in the academic scholarship programs of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
While we offer scholarships in academics, the arts, and community engagement, as a member or the National Collegiate Athletic Association – Division III, we do not offer athletic scholarships. Athletes are welcome to seek other merit scholarships for which they qualify.