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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Join a community that will embrace you, challenge you, and open the door to your future! Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision Application deadline is January 15.
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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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Honoring the 2025 St. Olaf Alumni Award winners
Paw Program at St. Olaf connects students, faculty, and … dogs?
Fourth Annual Grose Family Lecture explores faith, joy, and LGBTQIA+ identity
St. Olaf junior’s global health nonprofit shortlisted for $1 million award
A program that provides an up-close look at art in action in New York City
Bishop Irenei ’01 to deliver the James M. May Lecture in Classics
Oles in the News: Political science professor highlights Costa Rica in MinnPost
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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.