Affording a St. Olaf Education

To recognize past achievement and invest in promising students and the talents they will contribute to the St. Olaf community, the college 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. Merit scholarships are one way we attract and support students who have skills, talents, and personal qualities that balance and enrich this community. 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.

We understand that a college education is one of the largest and more important financial decisions students and their families make. The cost of college can be an important factor in choosing where to apply and enroll. This Net Price Calculator provides an early estimate of what a new first-year student can expect to pay to attend St. Olaf College. It is not an official application for financial aid and is not a substitute for applying for financial aid.