OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
A St. Olaf education has enabled Fiona Boskovic ’25 and Anja Logan ’24 to develop impressive career paths in computer science — while pursuing a wide range of other interests.
While majoring in STEM fields, they have performed with the college’s renowned music ensembles and studied abroad.
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 top 5 for study abroad
St. Olaf ranks No. 4 among all baccalaureate colleges across the country in the number of students studying abroad, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report.
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Apply to St. Olaf!
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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Honoring the St. Olaf Alumni Award winners
The 2024 Alumni Award winners are Ward Sutton ’89, Sylvia Strobel ’88, Cal Husmann ’90, Lazarus Letcher ’14, and John Hegg ’63
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St. Olaf Band to tour northern Minnesota
St. Olaf Choir to tour Midwest and East Coast
Martin Luther King Jr. Day event to feature Ole students in leadership
First-year student research highlights St. Olaf’s past and present
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
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.