OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
A team of St. Olaf researchers partnered with the Minnesota Timberwolves to measure the physical performance of some of the NBA’s most talented players.
Professor Jenny Miller and Oles Calvin Keesler ’27, Ashlyn Jore ’26, and Claire Keech ’26 cheer on the Timberwolves at Target Center
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
100%
of Oles combine their academic experience with a career prep opportunity.
100%
carbon-free electrical power
95%
of 2025 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work within 7 months of graduation
Oles in Action: A Summer of Internships and Research
Our advisors and career coaches connect students to more than 5,000 internships and research opportunities. On our Instagram page, Oles share where these experiences have taken them this summer.
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Join us for Homecoming and Family Weekend!
From cheering on Ole teams to enjoying music and campus traditions, you’ll be surrounded by friends, classmates, and the spirit that connects us all. We hope to see you October 2–4!
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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 2031 next fall! The Common Application and Coalition Application are live, so get started on your application now.
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Four Oles Win Fulbright Awards
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awarded four recent St. Olaf graduates the prestigious grants to study and teach English abroad.
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St. Olaf named to ‘Money’ magazine’s list of best colleges
St. Olaf and Northfield featured in ‘Midwest Living’
St. Olaf mourns passing of King Harald V of Norway
St. Olaf named a ‘Best College’ in The Princeton Review
The ‘fly’ effect: Oles create an interactive exhibit on sound for young learners
How the Minnesota state gemstone got on the license plate
From the Hill to the hills of Italy, Ole digs into the past
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Envision yourself on campus and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day.
Your dedicated Admissions Officer is here to answer your questions about St. Olaf and the admissions process.
Our campus is a place where students are excited to engage with each other academically, socially, and in extracurricular activities.
There’s nothing more valuable than hearing from current students.
Learn how Oles use our vocation and career center to start their career paths!
St. Olaf is located in a beautiful, small town in Minnesota a short drive away from the Twin Cities.
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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.