First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wp.stolaf.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 81 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 58 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 32 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 |
| Computer Science | 28 |
| Economics | 28 |
Show the other 39 majors
| Chemistry | 27 |
| Environmental Studies | 25 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 23 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 18 |
| History | 17 |
| Music | 16 |
| Art/Art Studies | 16 |
| Physics | 16 |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 |
| Social Work | 14 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 10 |
| Music Performance | 9 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 |
| French Language and Literature | 8 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Norwegian Language and Literature | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 2 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 2 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Music, Other | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 |
| Creative Writing | 1 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Faribault-Northfield, MN
69,025 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20
Elevation
1,064 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
5°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
43.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,270 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Carleton College1 mi
- St Catherine University32 mi
- Macalester College33 mi
- University of St Thomas33 mi
- Concordia University-Saint Paul34 mi
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design35 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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