OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
We’re thrilled to welcome the talented members of the Class of 2029 to the Hill!
The newest Oles form their class year on Mellby Lawn.
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
St. Olaf student earns Jeff Ubben Fellowship
Abnazer Abadi ’27 has been selected for a highly competitive fellowship with the co-founder and CEO of Warby Parker.
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Register Now for Homecoming and Family Weekend!
Join us on the Hill October 10–12 to celebrate with music, athletics, and campus traditions that make St. Olaf feel like home. Register before September 15 and receive a set of two limited edition St. Olaf pint glasses!
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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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The Power of a Musical Moment
Todd Boss ’91 recently wrote a children’s book that tells the story of a young boy moved by a performance of Mozart’s music.
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St. Olaf welcomes the Class of 2029
St. Olaf College receives multi-year, $630,000 grant to pilot character education
Institute for Freedom and Community launches new Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement
A Q&A with new Public Safety Director Jeff Favreau
New study shows St. Olaf and Carleton colleges add $289.9 million to the local economy in Northfield
St. Olaf to host the nation’s premier faith-based music academy in 2026
The Princeton Review ranks St. Olaf in the Top 10 for best classroom experience, science lab facilities
Virtual Visit Experience
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.