OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
A new initiative gives St. Olaf students hands-on experience in rural health care — and a chance to serve where they’re needed most.
St. Olaf students provide care in an ambulance during their work as EMTs in Cannon Falls.
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
92%
of 2024 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work within 7 months of graduation
St. Olaf No. 9 for best value in U.S. News & World Report rankings
In the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings, St. Olaf ranks No. 50 for National Liberal Arts Colleges for the second consecutive year and in the Top 10 for Best Value.
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St. Olaf Named to The Wall Street Journal’s List of ‘Best Colleges in America’
The Wall Street Journal recognized St. Olaf for the quality of its learning facilities, excellent student outcomes, learning opportunities, and career preparation.
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Early Application Deadline
Future Oles: Ready to apply to St. Olaf? We offer non-binding Early Action as well as Early Decision 1 if you’re ready to become an Ole.
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On a Mission: A Q&A with Tarshia Stanley
New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Tarshia Stanley champions the power of the liberal arts to prepare students to make a difference in a rapidly changing world.
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Experts at St. Olaf: Holiday Shopping Trends
Civic engagement and the ‘art of democracy’
Oles in the News: ‘Star Tribune’ features faculty expert on Norwegian immigration
Monks create sand mandala in Groot Gallery as part of Himalayan art exhibition
Faculty member Andrew Cannestra ’20 revives Wieniawski works with new recording
St. Olaf alum brings ‘imperfect’ vision to first photo exhibition
Fall Recruiting Showcase brings top employers to campus
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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.