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- LocationNorthfield, The United States
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St. Olaf College is a private liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Northfield, a small town in Minnesota, United States, a short drive from the Twin Cities. It was founded in 1874 by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants. The campus covers 300 acres, plus 350 acres of restored wetlands, woodlands and prairie, and 95% of its 3,040 students live on campus.
St. Olaf offers more than 85 majors, concentrations and pre-professional tracks with a 12:1 student-to-professor ratio and a 4-1-4 academic calendar. The most popular majors are psychology, biology, quantitative economics, political science and mathematics, and there are more than 90 study abroad and study away options.
International students come from over 100 countries. Degree-seeking international students may apply for financial aid and scholarships; the average award is about half of tuition. Admission is test-optional, with two Early Decision rounds, Early Action and Regular Decision.
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+1 800-800-3025
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN, The United States, 55057-1098
More than 85 majors, concentrations and pre-professional programmes. The ten most popular majors:
- Psychology and biology
- Quantitative economics and political science
- Mathematics and computer science
- Environmental studies and chemistry
- English and kinesiology
Other areas include ancient studies, art history, Asian studies, music, business and entrepreneurship, and pre-health tracks. General education covers languages, quantitative reasoning and scientific literacy.
Degree-seeking international students may apply for financial aid and scholarships. The average award is about half of tuition, and awards depend on family resources and can reach the full comprehensive fee. St. Olaf states that it meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of every student.