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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota

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Discover an extraordinary undergraduate experience at Gustavus Adolphus College, a small liberal arts institution located in Saint Peter, Minnesota. With a small student-to-faculty ratio, Gustavus Adolphus College offers personalized attention from world-class faculty in a close-knit community. Choose from over 70 majors and minors, participate in research opportunities, and engage in experiential learning through internships, study abroad programs, and community service projects. What’s more, this community has a vibrant student life with over 100 student organizations and NCAA Division III athletics. Come to Gustavus Adolphus College and embrace a transformative educational journey.

Get to know Gustavus Adolphus College

Enrolled female students
55%
 
Enrolled male students
45%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
92%
 
Adjuncts
8%
 
Faculty Ratio
$53,570
Full-time tuition cost
Apr. 1
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • Campus Ministries
  • Choral groups
  • Concert band
  • Dance
  • Drama/theatre
  • International Student Organization
  • Jazz band
  • Literary magazine
  • Model UN
  • Music ensembles
  • Pep band
  • Radio station
  • Student government
  • Student newspaper
  • Symphony orchestra
  • Yearbook
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High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • First-Year Seminars and Experiences
  • Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Diversity/Global Learning
  • Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
  • Internships/Coops/Practicums
  • Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Writing Center
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Faculty Mentors
  • Disability Services
  • Multicultural Engagement Center
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Student Success Initiative
  • Veteran Services
  • Peer Mentors
  • Counseling
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College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 117 | 10-19: 219 | 20-29: 132
30-39: 42 | 40-49: 3 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 0

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 4%
Hispanic/Latinx: 5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 80%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 3%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
Exchange student program (domestic)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
Undergraduate research

Vibrant Communities

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 99%
Undergraduates: 92%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Special housing for international students
Theme housing
Wellness housing

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA 

Important
Class rank | Application Essay | Recommendation(s) | Interview

Considered
Standardized test scores | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities | First generation | Alumni/ae relation
Geographical residence | State residency | Religious affiliation/commitment
Racial/ethnic status | Volunteer work | Work experience | Level of applicant’s interest 

FRESHMAN PROFILE
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT English
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Science
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Reading
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 34

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $53,570
Fees: $200
Room: $6,980
Board: $4,310

Contact Gustavus Adolphus College

Contact Admissions

gustavus.edu/admission
(507) 933-7676
admission@gustavus.edu

Campus Location

800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

(507) 933-8000

Visit Gustavus Online

gustavus.edu

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