Recognized as one of the nations leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf College offers an academically rigorous education with a vibrant faith tradition as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. St. Olaf prepares students to become responsible citizens of the world by fostering the development of mind, body, and spirit. Widely known for its programs in mathematics, the natural sciences, and music, St. Olaf also provides dynamic opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Committed to global education, more than three-quarters of St. Olaf students participate in off-campus study programs. Over the years, St. Olaf College has been a national leader among liberal arts colleges in producing Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Fellows, and Peace Corps volunteers. St. Olaf ranks 9th overall among the nation’s 262 baccalaureate colleges in the number of graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees. St. Olaf earned top 10 rankings in the following fields: mathematics/statistics and religion/theology (2nd); arts/music and medical sciences (4th); education and social service professions (5th); chemistry and physical sciences (6th); life sciences (8th); engineering (9th); and\r\nforeign languages (10th).\r\n\r\n
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
Bachelor's in Ancient Studies/Civilization
Bachelor's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Bachelor's in Art/Art Studies, General
Bachelor's in Asian Studies/Civilization
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Bachelor's in Computer Science
Bachelor's in Dance, General
Bachelor's in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Bachelor's in Economics, General
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Environmental Studies
Bachelor's in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Bachelor's in French Language and Literature
Bachelor's in German Language and Literature
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Studies, General
Bachelor's in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Bachelor's in Latin American Studies
Bachelor's in Latin Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music Teacher Education
Bachelor's in Music Theory and Composition
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Norwegian Language and Literature
Bachelor's in Philosophy
Bachelor's in Physics, General
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
