OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2026, the largest group of incoming students in the college’s history.
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
#2
baccalaureate college in the number of students who study abroad
100%
carbon-free electrical power
95%
of 2021 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
President Anderson speaks about taking action in a season of change
In his September 22 chapel talk, President Anderson outlines the importance of maintaining agency in our lives when there is so much we can't foresee, manage, or control. It's an apt reminder as we kick off an academic year full of big changes.
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Homecoming and Family Weekend!
Join us on the Hill for a weekend full of activities September 30-October 2.
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Visit St. Olaf this fall!
Join us for a personalized individual visit or one of our Fall Visit Days on October 20 and 21! 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.
VISIT & CONNECT
Are you an Ole?
To foster our community we look for multifaceted people from diverse backgrounds who have all kinds of talents and interests. Those who want to pursue their passions both in and out of the classroom.
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St. Olaf welcomes the Class of 2026
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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.