St. Olaf College Men's Basketball
St. Olaf College (OLAF) · Northfield, Minnesota · Private nonprofit university
St. Olaf College Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at St. Olaf College who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where St. Olaf College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.stolaf.edu
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 84% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
St. Olaf College in Northfield.
- Location
- Northfield, Minnesota
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- wp.stolaf
About St. Olaf College Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
John Cheng, the Head Men's Basketball Coach, leads the St. Olaf College Men's Basketball staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. St. Olaf College (OLAF) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball as a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. St. Olaf College is a private school in Northfield, Minnesota with 3,124 undergraduates, a 48% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by St. Olaf College Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail John Cheng, the Head Men's Basketball Coach and Ben Ratté, the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. St. Olaf College has 4 coaches for Men's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so John can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at St. Olaf College typically score 1300–1470 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the St. Olaf College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is St. Olaf College D3?
Yes. St. Olaf College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball, in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is St. Olaf College public or private?
St. Olaf College is a private nonprofit school in Northfield, Minnesota.
What conference is St. Olaf College Men's Basketball in?
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does St. Olaf College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does St. Olaf College Men's Basketball have?
4 coaches, led by John Cheng, the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Who is the head coach of St. Olaf College Men's Basketball?
John Cheng is the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
When can St. Olaf College Men's Basketball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to St. Olaf College Men's Basketball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does St. Olaf College cost?
In-state tuition is $59,760 and out-of-state tuition is $59,760 a year.
What is the St. Olaf College acceptance rate?
48% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for St. Olaf College?
Admitted students typically score 1300–1470 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the St. Olaf College Men's Basketball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
