OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
More than 500 student musicians will present the renowned St. Olaf Christmas Festival on campus December 6-8.
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
95%
of 2023 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
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Check out our top rankings in U.S. News!
St. Olaf ranks in the top 50 for study abroad, teaching, innovation, and best value in the newest college rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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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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Men’s soccer wins historic MIAC championship three-peat
St. Olaf became the first back-to-back-to-back champions in the history of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Men’s Soccer Playoffs.
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St. Olaf wins 2024 Davis Cup
St. Olaf celebrates the season with Christmas Festival on campus
St. Olaf recognized as a 2024 Most Engaged Campus for college student voting
Honoring the 2024 St. Olaf Alumni Award winners
St. Olaf ranks in top 5 for study abroad
St. Olaf announces 2024–25 Emerging Artists
A special sesquicentennial Founders Day
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Envision yourself on campus and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day.
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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.