OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2028, an exceptional group of 860 first-year students who hail from 40 states and 66 countries.
Our 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
95%
of 2023 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
Take the St. Olaf Sesquicentennial Then and Now Tour!
Learn how the college has evolved and grown over the past 150 years while walking through our beautiful campus.
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St. Olaf ranks No. 3 in producing Peace Corps volunteers
More than 480 Oles have served in the Peace Corps since it was established in 1961.
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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 2029 next fall! The Common Application and Coalition Application are live, so get started on your application now.
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Join Us For Homecoming and Family Weekend!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Hill October 4–6. Check out the schedule of events and register now!
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St. Olaf Orchestra to tour Wisconsin and Illinois
St. Olaf once again earns national award for top student voting rate
St. Olaf included in Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges in America
IFC to host fall speaker series on democracy and dialogue
St. Olaf will commemorate sesquicentennial with new book highlighting untold stories
St. Olaf welcomes the Class of 2028
St. Olaf celebrates start of the 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.