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.
financial aid need met for all of our students
of our grads have participated in an internship, research or other opportunity while attending St. Olaf.
carbon-free electrical power
of 2022 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
Celebrating St. Olaf’s 150th Anniversary!
Learn how we’re marking the college’s sesquicentennial during the 2024-25 academic year.
LEARN MORESt. Olaf ranks No. 3 in producing Peace Corps volunteers
More than 480 Oles have served in the Peace Corps since it was established in 1961.
LEARN MOREApply 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.
GET STARTEDJoin Us For Homecoming and Family Weekend!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Hill October 4–6. Check out the schedule of events and register now!
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St. Olaf welcomes the Class of 2028
St. Olaf celebrates start of the academic year with Opening Convocation
Introducing St. Olaf’s new care and comfort dog
St. Olaf named a Princeton Review ‘best value college’
New exhibit celebrates 150 years of political engagement on campus
St. Olaf music ensembles release six new digital albums through St. Olaf Records
Two St. Olaf students named Rossing Physics Scholars
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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.