Almost all
of our students live on campusย
200+
student organizations and clubs
Living on the Hill
SHARE A MEAL
One main dining hall with high quality food creating space for conversation and connection.
SHARE EXPERIENCES
Majority of Oles live in dorms on campus where they find support and friendships that last a lifetime.
SPACE TO EXPLORE
325 acres of prairie, wetlands and woodlands that adjoin the campus.
Learning on the Hill
ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

Lutheran Tradition
We encourage the exploration of faith, values, and personal fulfillment. St. Olaf is grounded in its Lutheran tradition, but youโll find students and faculty from all of the worldโs great religions, as well as people who may not claim any faith tradition. 12% of students identify themselves as Lutheran. We all share a commitment to respect othersโ beliefs, and a willingness to explore the role religion and faith play in all cultures. Those conversations take many forms and lead in many directions in and out of the classroom.

100% carbon-free electrical power
The college has worked to achieve a significant reduction in both per capita and total annual carbon emissions and has been able to achieve very low carbon-per-student rate of 5.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalencies.

Local and sustainable food sources
Bon Appรฉtit, the St. Olaf food service provider, purchases from 15 local producers of fruits and vegetables, beef, lamb, pork, and dairy. STOGROW, the student-run organic farm, provides food products directly to Bon Appรฉtit.

Restoring our Natural Lands
More than 430 acres of restored native tallgrass prairie, wetlands, and woodlands adjoining the campus โ provide an ideal outdoor laboratory for the sciences and environmental preservation.

Recycling and Composting
The collegeโs recycling program is directly tied to the countyโs co-mingled system. Recycling bins are provided for each student room and are present in every office or department on campus.






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