Overview

The Philosophy programme is offered by Saint Olaf College.

At St. Olaf College, philosophy students find:

A focus on teaching. Students have the full and primary attention of philosophy professors who are deeply committed to enhancing their grounding in the history of ideas and the development of critical thinking, as well as their skills in identifying and analyzing arguments.

A commitment to equity and inclusion. The philosophy faculty recognize that excellence in the liberal arts is possible only when people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas come together in a spirit of mutual respect and inclusion.

The faculty embrace diversity and and are committed to enhancing their ability to establish an open environment wherein we successfully nurture students of diverse backgrounds, all while simultaneously providing an intellectual space within which a broad range of intellectual, philosophical and political points of view are welcomed and critically examined.

Engaged, productive faculty.

A vital philosophical tradition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Theology

Philosophy of Science

Space and Time

Philosophy of Mind

Aesthetics

Science, Ethics, and Religion

Democracy: Rule of the Ignorant?

Law, Politics, and Morality

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Out-of-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year

Living costs

Northfield

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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