St. Olaf College

10 Interesting Facts about St. Olaf College

1. St. Olaf College was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers. It is named after Olaf II of Norway, a Christian king and patron saint.
2. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), although it welcomes students of all faiths.
3. The campus is situated on 300 acres of scenic land in Northfield, Minnesota. It’s approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul).
4. St. Olaf is known for its strong emphasis on a comprehensive liberal arts education. It offers a wide range of majors and minors across various disciplines.
5. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, St. Olaf College had an enrollment of around 3,000 students, creating an intimate and close-knit learning community.
6. The college boasts modern facilities including libraries, laboratories, performing arts spaces, and athletic facilities. It also has strong resources for music and the arts.
7. St. Olaf is particularly renowned for its music programs. The college is home to numerous choirs, orchestras, bands, and ensembles, and hosts the internationally acclaimed St. Olaf Christmas Festival.
8. St. Olaf encourages global engagement and offers numerous opportunities for students to study abroad in countries around the world.
9. The college is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. It’s a member of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.
10. St. Olaf College has produced notable alumni who have achieved success in various fields, including music, academia, politics, and business.

Admissions

Tuition & Fee

2023-24 Academic Year
Comprehensive Fee:
Tuition: $56,970
Meal Plan: $6,800
Housing: $6,200

Total Billed Amount for Tuition, Housing and Meal Plan: $69,970

All Programs

Majors

Ancient Studies
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Classics
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Film and Media Studies
French
Gender and Sexuality Studies
German
Greek
History
Individual Major
Japanese
Kinesiology
Latin
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Music
Nordic Studies
Norwegian
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Quantitative Economics
Race and Ethnic Studies
Religion
Russian
Russian Area Studies
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theater

Concentrations

Africa and the African Diaspora
Asian Studies
Biomolecular Science
Educational Studies
Engineering Studies
Environmental Studies
Family Studies
Film and Media Studies
Gender and Sexuality Studies
German Studies
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Linguistic Studies
Management Studies
Mathematical Biology
Middle Eastern Studies
Musical Theater
Neuroscience
Nordic Studies
Public Health Studies
Race and Ethnic Studies
Statistics and Data Science

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

2,964 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

24