OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
At St. Olaf, we don’t just graduate overachievers. We graduate Ole Achievers — alumni who are doing powerful, impactful work around the world.
Alumni Award winners sat down with students this fall to discuss their incredible accomplishments, careers, and service to others.
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 2020 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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Future Oles: the Common Application is live!
Learn more about our application timeline and what we look for in future community members.
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In-person visits have returned to St. Olaf!
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.
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The St. Olaf Alumni Achievement Awards
Each year, St. Olaf College recognizes alumni whose service and leadership exemplify the ideals and mission of the college. In honoring these graduates for their exceptional achievements and professional contributions, they become an integral part of college history and a testament to St. Olaf’s tradition of excellence.
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St. Olaf names new director of public safety
St. Olaf celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with several events
St. Olaf student's foundation supports families impacted by sickle cell anemia
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update
Kirsten Cahoon '98 named director of the Piper Center
St. Olaf student's internship helps rethink disaster relief in a digital world
St. Olaf student receives Charles H. Turner Award, presents at international conference
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.