OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
A St. Olaf education prepares our graduates to live on purpose for the common good. Oles share where it has taken them.
“We spend time talking with students about their whole selves.” -Kirsten Cahoon ’98
At St. Olaf, we don’t turn out typical college grads. We turn out Oles. Oles are the people companies want. Oles are the people the planet needs.
100%
financial aid need met for all of our students
90%
of our grads have participated in an internship, research or other opportunity while attending St. Olaf.
100%
carbon-free electrical power
95%
of 2023 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
150 Years in 150 Words.
This fall marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Olaf College in November 1874. To commemorate our sesquicentennial, we would like to share a promise. In 150 words.
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St. Olaf ranks in the top 50 for study abroad, teaching, innovation, and best value in the newest college rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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Are you a future Ole? Do you know a future Ole? We are looking for curious, intelligent, well-rounded, and inspiring individuals to join the St. Olaf College Class of 2029 next fall! The Common Application and Coalition Application are live, so get started on your application now.
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Men’s soccer wins historic MIAC championship three-peat
St. Olaf became the first back-to-back-to-back champions in the history of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Men’s Soccer Playoffs.
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Community members share ‘A Peace of My Mind’ in multimedia exhibit
St. Olaf and Carleton make annual donation to City of Northfield for 2024
Tarshia Stanley named new provost and vice president for academic affairs
Experts at St. Olaf: Budgeting for inflation and the New Year
Gift of three sacred texts sparks spiritual and educational opportunities
St. Olaf wins 2024 Davis Cup
St. Olaf celebrates the season with Christmas Festival on campus
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Oles don’t all look alike or think alike, but what they do share is an enthusiasm. An optimism. A work ethic driven by the knowledge that anything is possible, the answer to every problem is yes, that what’s broken needs fixing, what’s working can be improved. Oles think harder, dive deeper.