OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
Obsa Kedir ’26 shares what he learned about the power of culture, community, and music while touring South Africa with the St. Olaf Choir.
Members of the St. Olaf Choir pose for a photo at Greenmarket Square in Cape Town.
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
Interactive Quiz: How well do you know St. Olaf after 150 years?
Are you an expert on Ole lore? Take our St. Olaf Sesquicentennial Quiz to find out!
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Register Now for Reunion Weekend 2025!
We’re excited to invite alumni with class years ending in 0 and 5 back to the Hill for Reunion Weekend May 30–June 1! Early bird pricing is available until April 10.
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Become an Ole!
Congratulations, Class of 2029 admitted students! Your admission is the start of a lifelong journey with the St. Olaf community. Submit your enrollment deposit and become an official Ole today.
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St. Olaf wins 2024 Davis Cup!
This year we enrolled more Davis United World College Scholars than any other college or university in the country.
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St. Olaf teams up with Northfield High School for orchestra and band concerts
St. Olaf names Kelly Mahlum as athletic director
A major day for St. Olaf sophomores
St. Olaf hosts birthday bash in honor of 150th
St. Olaf celebrates 150 years with concerts at Orchestra Hall in April
St. Olaf Band receives prestigious invitation to perform at national conference
Institute to host spring speaker series on democracy and dialogue
Virtual Visit Experience
Envision yourself on campus and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day.
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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.