• St. Olaf, a four-year college of the ELCA, provides an education committed to the liberal arts, rooted in the Christian Gospel, and incorporating a global perspective. In the conviction that life is more than a livelihood, it focuses on what is ultimately worthwhile and fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.

• St. Olaf's 300-acre campus is located in Northfield, Minnesota, a two-college town of 17,000 just 35 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

• St. Olaf has produced five Rhodes Scholars since 1995; St. Olaf also boasts 49 Fulbright Scholars and 25 Goldwater Scholars since 1995.

• The Institute of International Education ranks St. Olaf as the #1 bachelor of arts institution in the United States in both number and percentage of students who study abroad.

• St. Olaf ranks eighth among bachelor-degree colleges in the number of graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees and first in the field of mathematics and statistics, second in religion and theological studies, fourth in physical sciences, medical sciences, foreign languages, arts, and music.

• In the fall of 2008, St. Olaf will open the new Science Complex, a 180,000-square-foot "green" building that will include 26 teaching labs, 17,000 square feet of student/faculty research space, an 8,000-square-foot science library and numerous classrooms and common spaces.

• 3,040 students, representing 43 states and 19 foreign countries

• Approximately half of students come from out of state.

• 12.5:1 student-to-faculty ratio

• Average class size: 22

• First-generation college students comprise nearly 15% of each incoming class.

• 91% of full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their field; there are no teaching assistants.

• Over 44 majors, 19 concentrations, and a Bachelor of Music degree

• 57% of the College's financial resources go directly to teaching, instruction, and academic support.

• A 4-1-4 academic calendar provides students with a January Interim during which many take part in a domestic or international study program.

• Comprehensive Fee: $38,500

• 82% of students in the class of 2011 are receiving need-based aid or a merit scholarships from the college.

• Average award: $23,700

• Over 96% of students live on campus in one of 11 residence halls, 5 Language Houses, and 12 Community Service Honor Houses.

• Over 120 student clubs, intramural sports, and student organizations

• NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference: 27 varsity athletic teams for men and women

• Over 20 music ensembles

• More than 120 international and U.S. off-campus study programs

• 54% graduated in the top 10% of their class.

• Middle 50% ACT scores: 26-31

• Middle 50% SAT scores: Verbal 600-720; Math 600-690

• Average GPA: 3.65