Admissions

Winter Office Hours (November 30-January 31)
Summer Office Hours (May 31-August 13)
Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Academic Year Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

OLES CAN.
OLES WILL.

We open the doors to the world so you can step right in.

Photo: Students visiting amazon’s headquarters in seattle, part of piper center tour

Graduate with less debt and more possibilities.

We are committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need of every student.

DISCOVER

With a 12:1 student-to-professor ratio and one-to-one career and academic coaching, we help you discover your strengths and find your path to a successful future.

EXPLORE

We offer 5,000+ experiential learning opportunities every year for students to test out opportunities and learn new skills. In fact, 88% of our grads have participated in an internship, research, or other hands-on-learning opportunities while attending St. Olaf.

LAUNCH

81% of our students graduate in four years. 95% of our graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work within nine months of graduation.

Majors and Programs

We offer 85+ majors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks.

St. Olaf ranks 7th among the nation’s baccalaureate colleges in the number of graduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees.

Our Community

95% of Oles live on campus.

Here, students gather to work, study, and play. Lifelong connections are formed on the Hill.

VISIT & CONNECT

Explore the ways you can experience St. Olaf and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day. In person, or virtually, you’ll be able to envision yourself as part of our community.

Apply

St. Olaf offers a test optional application process with two rounds of Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision. We make applying easy, but we know the process can be overwhelming. We’re here to help!

A Globally Engaged Community

St. Olaf is #19 in baccalaureate colleges in the number of international students. The college’s emphasis on languages, study abroad/away, and a global perspective makes this an excellent place for international students to live and learn. International students from over 95 countries are an important and growing part of the student body.

Photo: Students performing at “international night”