St. Olaf College
One of the nations leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf College offers a distinctive education grounded in academic rigor, residential learning, global engagement, and a vibrant Lutheran faith tradition. Many excellent colleges provide one, two, or even three elements of the St. Olaf experience. What makes St. Olaf unique is the combination of so many distinguishing features working together at the highest level: an intense academic program that sharpens minds and an emphasis on a global perspective that broadens them; the vitality of a residential community that engages thoughtful people across the full range of human experiences; and a faith tradition that encourages reflection and honors different perspectives. By cultivating the habits of mind and heart that enable graduates to lead lives of financial independence, professional accomplishment, personal fulfillment, and community engagement, St. Olaf College provides an uncommon educational experience that fully prepares students to make a meaningful difference in a changing world.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Coed | 1874 | N/A | 4-1-4 | $448.4 million | 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 | (507) 786-2222 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 100.0 | Minnesota | Northfield | 1192 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 300 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 25% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| placement service |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | The Flaten Art Museum houses the St. Olaf College collection of more than 3,000 art objects and sponsors faculty/student shows and visiting art exhibitions. The Norwegian-American Historical Association Archives and Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Librar |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Reading machines |
| Tape recorders |
| Videotaped classes |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Early syllabus |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Substitution of courses |
| Texts on tape |
| Typist/scribe |
| Exams on tape or computer |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Tutors |
| Adaptive equipment |
| Reader services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |
| Talking books |