WHY ST. OLAF?
At St. Olaf, we don’t turn out typical college grads. We turn out Oles (Oh-lees).
Oles are the people companies want. Oles are the people the planet needs.
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EXCELLENCE AND BREADTH
Preparing students to solve 21st Century problems.
Your courses will ensure you develop a wide range of skills and the flexible habits of mind to meet 21st-century challenges: languages, quantitative reasoning, scientific literacy, creativity and collaboration, and the ability to communicate your knowledge effectively.
12:1
student to faculty ratio
#20
ranking for best undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report, 2018
Preparing Students for Lifelong Careers
Identify a pathway to the rest of your life
96% of Oles are employed, in full-time service projects or graduate school within 6 months after graduation.
The Piper Center for Vocation and Career works with every student to identify the steps to take towards their future.
70% of Oles are accepted into medical school.
Oles in all pre-health programs benefit from one-on-one advising, job shadowing, and internships at top healthcare organizations like the Mayo Clinic; health-related study abroad programs; and networking with alumni in healthcare careers.
An amazing college experience you can afford.
100% financial need met.
98% of our 2017-18 first year students received a scholarship or grant.
A degree in four years so you can take the next step.
82% four year graduation rate- stronger than the national average of 52%.
63% of our students receive a merit scholarship.
We recognize achievement and potential for academic, artistic, service, and leadership success.
Life on the Hill
Samantha created her own path on the Hill… and abroad!
“Oles may not be passionate about the same thing you are, but they’re passionate about watching you succeed.” -Samantha Roback
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Clubs and Organizations
A beautiful campus + tons of student organizations + amazing food = An amazing tight-knit community!
Campus Traditions
Whether it’s sledding in the winter down Old Main Hill, the annual outdoor opera every spring, or intramural broomball competition that happens every January, it’s obvious that traditions are one thing that make St. Olaf stand out.
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Campus Tour
There’s nothing quite like the experience of walking across campus, but for those who can’t make the journey to Northfield, let us show you a few of the great places where St. Olaf students live and learn.
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We have 27 varsity sports, 14 club sports and over 40 intramural options
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One of three liberal arts colleges that offer fully-accredited majors in art, dance, music and theater.
St. Olaf offers eight unique interdisciplinary learning communities that promote discussion-based learning.
The intersection of science and movement
St. Olaf students innovate alongside Mayo Clinic experts
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