OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
More than 500 musicians who are members of the college’s renowned ensembles will present the St. Olaf Christmas Festival at Orchestra Hall.
A tradition since 1912, the Christmas Festival draws thousands of viewers each year.
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
Solution Seeker
As Susan Rundell Singer steps into her role as St. Olaf’s 12th president, she is eager to sharpen the college’s focus on preparing students to be leaders in solving a new era of global challenges.
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A Q&A With ‘30 Rock’ Author Mike Roe ’03
He shares how he developed a career covering arts and entertainment in Hollywood and ended up writing the definitive book on the iconic show.
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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!
LEARN MORE AND REGISTERNEWS
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St. Olaf celebrates ‘Love and Joy’ this Christmas Season at Orchestra Hall
St. Olaf alumnus and his family host farm visit by President Biden
Music professor wins American Prize in String Performance
Inside Higher Ed highlights St. Olaf Summer Bridge Program mentor
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.