Members of the Class of 2026 gather on the Campus Green during their early weeks 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
An Incredible Investment in Global Engagement
St. Olaf received a $20 million gift that will enable students to participate in a semester-long study-abroad program for the same cost as attending class on campus.
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Welcome Back, Welcome Home Reunion 2026!
Registration is now open for classes ending in 1s and 6s! We can’t wait to welcome you back home to the Hill for Reunion Weekend 2026, May 29-31, 2026.
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Visit St. Olaf This Summer!
We’re excited to welcome prospective students and families to the Hill this summer! The Admissions Office offers two visit sessions daily during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (June 22-26), as well as individual visit options almost every day throughout the summer.
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One of the Nation’s Most Beautiful Campuses
U.S. News & World Report and Travel + Leisure magazine both recently named St. Olaf one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States.
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Celebrating the St. Olaf College Class of 2026
Flag Football touches down their inaugural season at TCO Stadium
Oles in the News: St. Olaf professor assisted in a Pulitzer Prize-winning article
St. Olaf student entrepreneurs compete in 12th annual Ole Cup
Oles in the News: Economics professor featured in the ‘Star Tribune’
Experts at St. Olaf: World Bee Day
St. Olaf Honors Day celebrates achievement—and the hope that sustains it
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.