OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
This Earth Day marks the 35th anniversary of the creation of the St. Olaf Natural Lands, a powerful outdoor laboratory for the sciences and environmental preservation.
St. Olaf student naturalists bird watching on Big Pond in the Natural Lands
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
Reflecting on 150 Years of Campus Life
We invited Oles to reflect on their St. Olaf experiences in honor of the college’s sesquicentennial. They delivered stories that ranged from hilarious to poignant, and we think you’ll enjoy them as much as we did.
LISTEN NOW
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!
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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.
MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT
We’re a Top Producer of Fulbright Students
St. Olaf has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions for students selected to participate in the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
READ MORENEWS
A conference to commemorate centuries of Norwegian connections
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Kate DiCamillo watches her novel come to life at St. Olaf
Two St. Olaf students named Smaby Peace Scholars
St. Olaf honored with Davis Cup for Global Commitment
Exploring the long history of college connections to China
St. Olaf celebrates academic excellence with Honors Day
Bateza named ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellow
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.