{"id":11241,"date":"2025-07-31T13:58:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/?p=11241"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:58:31","slug":"why-you-should-ignore-this-colleges-price-tag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/2025\/07\/why-you-should-ignore-this-colleges-price-tag\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should ignore this college&#8217;s $75,000+ price tag"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"11242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/2025\/07\/why-you-should-ignore-this-colleges-price-tag\/fall_campus\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/files\/2020\/08\/Fall_campus.jpg?fit=1600%2C1163&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1163\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FC6510&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1508264036&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;8.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0041666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Fall_campus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/files\/2020\/08\/Fall_campus.jpg?fit=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/files\/2020\/08\/Fall_campus.jpg?fit=1024%2C744&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11242\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/files\/2020\/08\/Fall_campus.jpg?resize=1600%2C1163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aerial shot of campus during fall\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1163\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Looking at the listed tuition for private colleges might give you sticker shock \u2014 or have you wondering: Is the price tag worth it?<\/h3>\n<p>But at St. Olaf College, a college education isn\u2019t as expensive as you think.<\/p>\n<p>St. Olaf College is one of just 80 schools in the U.S. that are committed to meeting every admitted student\u2019s full demonstrated financial need. Our tight-knit community in Northfield, Minnesota is full of students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, because we believe that cost shouldn\u2019t be an obstacle to getting the education you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want proof of our affordability?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The average first year need-based financial aid provides $51,090<\/li>\n<li>99% of students receive scholarships or grants<\/li>\n<li>79% of students receive a merit scholarship<\/li>\n<li>100% of every student\u2019s demonstrated financial need is met<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>St. Olaf College is one of just 80 schools in the U.S. that are committed to meeting every admitted student\u2019s full demonstrated financial need.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We know that choosing a college is not only about finding an academic and social fit, but also a financial one. Our financial aid program commits to equity, consistency, and transparency in awarding resources \u2014 so no matter your situation, we will make sure a St. Olaf education is affordable for you.<\/p>\n<p>To get an estimate of your college expenses at St. Olaf, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/admissions\/afford\/myintuition\">MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator<\/a>. In just five minutes, you can get an estimate of the financial aid for which you are eligible.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at the listed tuition for private colleges might give you sticker shock \u2014 or have you wondering: Is the price tag worth it? 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