OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
Nearly 90% of St. Olaf students voted in the 2020 election, a rate that led the nation. Learn how we create a culture of democratic engagement on campus.
Linnea Cheek ’21 and Hannah Liu ’21 educate students on voter registration and other election topics in the fall of 2020.
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
#2
baccalaureate college in the number of students who study abroad
100%
carbon-free electrical power
95%
of 2021 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
COVID-19 Campus Plan
All Oles have an important part to play in keeping our entire community healthy and safe. As individuals we may not feel at risk, but we each need to act to protect those around us. As Oles, we care deeply about our community. We can do this together.
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How to Launch a Career in 10 Easy Steps
The skills that a liberal arts degree helps Oles develop can take them far in life. The Piper Center’s new Ole Career Launcher is designed to accelerate that trajectory.
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Visit St. Olaf this spring/summer!
Our student tour guides are excited to meet you and show you the spaces on campus where Oles live, take class, and connect with each other.
VISIT & CONNECT
Are you an Ole?
To foster our community we look for multifaceted people from diverse backgrounds who have all kinds of talents and interests. Those who want to pursue their passions both in and out of the classroom.
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Reginald Miles named Interim Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
St. Olaf archives seek to tell a broader story of life on the Hill
From Air Force attorney to professional soccer player, alumna pursues all passions
Virtual Visit Experience
Envision yourself on campus and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day.
Discover St. Olaf
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.