St Olaf College Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
10%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

St Olaf College has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.3%(2,082)
Hispanic
9.7%(271)
African American
3.9%(108)
Asian
6.7%(188)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
4.5%(126)
Unknown
0.8%(23)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment3,120
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

St Olaf College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

St Olaf College has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(1,306)
Women
55.9%(1,814)
Other
3.8%(122.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,306

42% of total enrollment

Women1,814

58% of total enrollment

Other122.5

4% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

St Olaf College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(21)
18-19
47.4%(1,455)
20-21
43.4%(1,333)
22-24
8.1%(248)
25+
0.5%(15)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

St Olaf College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 50% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
49.8%(411)
Out-of-State
40.1%(331)
International
10.1%(83)

Regional Representation

In-State411

50% of student body

Out-of-State331

40% of student body

International83

10% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age

St Olaf College - Demographics & Diversity