OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
At St. Olaf, Ignatius Fitzgerald ’26 rediscovered his passion for running — and found a place to belong.
A history and quantitative economics major and one of the top-ranked steeplechasers in Division III
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
Learning Around the World
See glimpses of the experiences St. Olaf students have on the college’s renowned study abroad and study away programs in images from the annual Gimse Global Engagement Photo Contest.
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St. Olaf Student Named Goldwater Scholar
Sophia González is majoring in mathematics, physics, and philosophy, and has participated in a variety of research experiences on and off campus.
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Apply to St. Olaf!
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 2030 next fall! The Common Application and Coalition Application are live, so get started on your application now.
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Shaping St. Olaf Physics Careers
The Rossing Scholarship has empowered generations of St. Olaf physics students, celebrating academic excellence and the unique strengths of a liberal arts education in science.
LEARN MORENEWS
The Flaten Art Museum presents Gateway to Himalayan Art, a traveling exhibition from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Experts at St. Olaf: Minnesota birds and their connection to local habitats
A tour cloaked in history
Ignatius Fitzgerald ’26 finds his stride at St. Olaf
An important college and community friendship
Cross-Cultural Connections
‘Everything is Unlimited’: Ole earns Jeff Ubben Fellowship
Virtual Visit Experience
Envision yourself on campus and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day.
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.