OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
What makes St. Olaf a dream school? A new book by a best-selling author has the answer.
The Northern Lights put on a brilliant show on campus.
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
Check Out Our Top Rankings in U.S. News!
The national ranking recognized St. Olaf for study abroad, innovation, and value.
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Watch a St. Olaf Football Game at the Vikings Facility!
St. Olaf will take on rival Saint John’s University under the lights at TCO Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings training center, on November 14. Join us!
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Check out Fall Visit Days!
We’re excited to welcome prospective students and families to St. Olaf this fall! Join us for Fall Visit Days on October 14-16 to get a preview for life on the Hill presented by faculty, current students, and our admissions staff.
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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 Orchestra to tour Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan
Experts at St. Olaf: Spring potholes are born in winter
Renowned mathematician to deliver talk on building resilience in the age of AI
St. Olaf recognized by Princeton Review for affordability and career services
To find a host cricket, this parasitic fly listens to more than the beat
St. Olaf celebrates civic leadership and community engagement
Experts at St. Olaf: Prescribed Burns
Virtual Visit Experience
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.