St. Olaf College, MN
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
36%
Tuition
$44,180
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#57 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Cassler Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
CASSLER SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Open to students of any major
2. Renewable for four years
3. Require the following:
Christiansen Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$12,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
CHRISTIANSEN SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Open to students of any major
2. Renewable for four years
3. Require the following:
Service Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000-$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
St. Olaf has a long tradition of community engagement and service. It is a value deeply embedded in the college culture.
To recognize and support prospective students who have demonstrated a commitment to investing in others through their vision, leadership, and service to organizations and projects that benefit their communities, St. Olaf has established a Service Leadership Scholarship. Awards will range from $4,000-$10,000, are renewable, and may be combined with other St. Olaf merit scholarships.
Service Leadership Awards
St. Olaf awards service leadership scholarships to students whose applications demonstrate deep engagement in a significant community initiative and evidence of positive impact on the lives of others.
The Buntrock Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
The Buntrock Scholarship (a renewable award of $25,000 per year), recognizing students with outstanding academic accomplishment and exemplary achievement across many facets of the high school experience
The Dean?s Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$16,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
The Dean?s Scholarship (a renewable award of $16,000 per year), recognizing a strong and sustained academic achievement
The Faculty Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$13,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
The Faculty Scholarship (a renewable award of $13,000 per year), recognizing a balanced record of consistent academic achievement
The Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$19,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
The Presidential Scholarship (a renewable award of $19,000 per year), recognizing salutary academic achievement;
National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Scholars, And National Hispanic Scholars
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Up to $2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
St. Olaf is proud to sponsor scholarships for National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Scholars, and National Hispanic Scholars. More than 1.5 million students enter the annual competition for these scholarships by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year. Less than 1% advance to finalist status and St. Olaf is pleased to recognize the academic talents of these students with a merit scholarship.
The St. Olaf National Merit Scholarship award is valued up to $2,000 per year. National Achievement Scholars and National Hispanic Scholars also receive a renewable scholarship of up to $2,000 per year.
St. Olaf
Performance Study (lesson) Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$1,020 to $2,040
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
PERFORMANCE STUDY (LESSON) SCHOLARSHIPS
Available to music majors only, these awards cover the cost of
required lessons on the student
Recognition Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$2,000-$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Open to students of any major
2. Renewable for four years
3. Require the following:
St. Olaf Art Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$6,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
St. Olaf art scholarships are merit-based scholarships that are awarded to students with exceptional art talent. Students may also qualify for additional need-based aid, in which case the art scholarship is a component of the student
St. Olaf Dance Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$4,000-$8,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
St. Olaf Dance Scholarships are merit-based scholarships that are awarded to students with exceptional dance talent. Students also may qualify for additional need-based aid, in which case the dance scholarship becomes part of the student
St. Olaf Theater Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Up to $6000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 580-700 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 560-710 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing Not reported
Description
St. Olaf theater scholarships are merit-based scholarships that are awarded to incoming new students with exceptional theater talent and promise in any area of theater. Students also may qualify for additional need-based aid, in which case the theater scholarship becomes part of the student
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