St. Olaf named a Princeton Review ‘best value college’
St. Olaf students celebrate at the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. 
Students work in the Neurophysiology Lab in Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. 
St. Olaf students take in a sighting of the Northern Lights on campus. 
SOAR leaders welcome the Class of 2028 to campus. 
Oles cheer at the 2024 volleyball home opener. 
The Connections Program took students to a networking event at the New York Stock Exchange. 
Campus leaders serve a late night breakfast during final exams.
The newest college rankings from the Princeton Review list St. Olaf among the Top 50 Best Value Colleges.
Colleges and universities on this list offer students the highest return on investment by combining stellar academics, affordable cost, and strong career prospects for their graduates, the Princeton Review notes.
St. Olaf is among a select number of colleges across the country that meets the full demonstrated financial need of 100 percent of admitted students. The college has a clear commitment to affordability and tools on its site to help families quickly calculate the financial aid they will receive.
St. Olaf also earned a number of other top rankings in the Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, including Best Science Lab Facilities (No. 4), Best Classroom Experience (No. 6), Great Financial Aid (No. 12), Green Matters: Everyone Cares about Conservation (No. 15), Friendliest Students (No. 15), Best Campus Food (No. 16), and Best Career Services (No. 23).