School Overview
Gustavus Adolphus College, located in St. Peter, Minnesota, is a 4-year college that was established in 1862. It is directly affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, was founded by Swedish Americans and strives to maintain its Swedish and Lutheran Heritage. There is a Nobel Conference held as a premier event on campus each year that features world-renowned scholars and Nobel Laureates.
The Gustavus Adolphus campus offers science facilities, computer and language labs, and a large dining facility. In the center of campus resides the college’s Christ Chapel, which seats 1500 people. The chapel went through a major renovation in 2005 and 2011, adding a new social science center and Beck Hall. Thirty-three sculptures provided by Paul Granlund, who was a sculptor from Minnesota and an alumnus of the school, are displayed across campus. Produce is provided to the cafeteria by Big Hill Farm, which was founded by several of the college’s students.
Gustavus Adolphus College offers an comprehensive selection of over 70 study programs, 75 majors in 24 academic departments, and 3 interdisciplinary programs, which includes 14 honors majors. Programs range from physics to religion to Scandinavian studies. The college’s English and literature department offers several programs designed for aspiring writers. Since 1983, Phi Beta Kappa has been the college’s academic honor society, which is recognized across the United States. The school operates Curriculum II, which is an interdisciplinary general education program and recently became the first private college in Minnesota to remove the ACT/SAT requirement from its application process.
General Information
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Admission Office 800 West College Avenue St. Peter, MN 56082 (507) 933-7676 (800) 487-8288 Fax: (507) 933-7474 [email protected] Contact: Mark Anderson Vice-President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 800 West College Avenue St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 (507) 933-8000 www.gustavus.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,578 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 606 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,515 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 75% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 91% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Japanese Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Education – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Gustavus Adolphus College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (507) 933-8000 |
| Website: | gustavus.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | gustavus.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Address: | 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,237 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 80% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,237 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $47,040 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $47,040 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $35,617 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Gustavus Adolphus College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 10 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 48 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Gustavus Adolphus College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $47,040 |
| Out-of-state | $47,040 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 645 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 643 | 99% | $35,617 |
| Student loan aid | 411 | 63% | $8,653 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,050 | 91% | $28,012 |
| Federal student loans | 1,353 | 60% | $6,745 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Gustavus Adolphus College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Gustavus Adolphus College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,957 | 2,031 | 2,926 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 72% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 13% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Gustavus Adolphus College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,237 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,237 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Gustavus Adolphus College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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