OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
We’re proud to have the highest student voting rate in the country. Our students are informed, engaged, and ready make a difference.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon recently visited campus to present St. Olaf with the Democracy Cup.
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
Take the St. Olaf Sesquicentennial Then and Now Tour
Learn how the college has evolved and grown over the past 150 years while walking through our beautiful campus.
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Check out our top rankings in U.S. News!
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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Women’s cross country wins MIAC Championship
The nationally ranked St. Olaf women’s cross country team posted a program-best score to win the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) team title.
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Cheers to 150 Years!
Secretary of State Simon visits St. Olaf to present award for top student voting rate
Ito to deliver fall Mellby Lecture
Evocative Indigenous storytelling comes to St. Olaf
Celebrating and archiving the stories of queer Oles
St. Olaf announces new financial aid opportunity for Indigenous students
Have a question about college history? Ask the archivists!
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.