Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

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Tuition & Fees

$55,490

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
32
25th
24
75th
29
25th
25
75th
31
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,794
Declined 987
Total Received 3,781
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Private

2,072

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1862, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church in America that is known for its strong academic programs, especially in the sciences, humanities, and performing arts. It is located on a 340-acre campus in St. Peter, Minnesota—60 miles southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,072
Established in 1862
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

340-acre campus in St. Peter (population: 11,906), 60 miles from Minneapolis-St.Paul. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Minneapolis-St.Paul; smaller airport serves Mankato (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN
56082-1498

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
92%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
31%
Top 1/4
62%
Top 1/2
93%
Bottom 1/2
7%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
32
25th
24
75th
29
25th
25
75th
31
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) April 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,794
Declined 987
Total Received 3,781

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$34,025

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $54,310
Housing $6,980
Food $4,310
Additional fees $1,180
Books & supplies $900
Total $67,680
Average Financial Aid - $34,025
Total with Avg. Aid $33,655

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,172,785
State $5,022,882
Institutional $45,684,937
Other external $821,408
Total $54,702,012

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $17,555,699
Other external $880,329
Total $18,436,028

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 487-8288
F: 507 933-7727
finaid@gustavus.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Gymnastics yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, broomball, flag football, golf, hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,072

total students

79%

in-state

21%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,072
students

Female
55%
1,149

Male
45%
923

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

2,031
students

Female
56%
1,131

Male
44%
900

2%

41
students

Female
44%
18

Male
56%
23

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
79%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.40
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

17

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

17

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
Ghana
Mexico
Pakistan
Rwanda
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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