OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2027, an exceptional group of 832 first-year students. Welcome home, Oles!
The newest Oles form their class year on Mellby Lawn.
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
98%
of 2022 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
Ole Internship Stories
Current Oles share where their internships and research experiences are taking them. Are you an Ole with an experience of your own to share? Tell us about it!
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Join Us For Homecoming and Family Weekend!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Hill October 6–8. Check out the schedule of events and register now!
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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 2028 next fall! The Common Application and Coalition Application are live, so get started on your application now.
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Visit the Hill this fall!
We’re excited to welcome prospective students and families to the Hill this fall. The Admissions Office offers a variety of visit options designed to inform you at every step of your college search process. Join us!
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Prime Minister of Norway visits St. Olaf
St. Olaf student entrepreneur featured in the Star Tribune
Two economics faculty members share expertise on inflation
See the St. Olaf Orchestra on tour this October
Prime Minister of Norway to visit St. Olaf
New study by St. Olaf researchers published in flagship biological journal
St. Olaf ushers in a new academic year with Opening Convocation
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.