School Information

36.8
Total Enrollment 2,536
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Gustavus Adolphus College

http://www.gustavus.edu
800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082-1498
(507) 933-8000

The Gustavus mission statement explicitly identifies a number of institutional goals that we collectively pursue. These goals include: * Providing a liberal arts education of recognized excellence that is both rigorous and innovative; * An integration of moral development with intellectual growth; * Developing a mature understanding of the Christian faith tradition; * Encouraging respect for others and sensitivity to community; * Developing a commitment to service and the skills of leadership; * Developing an international perspective; * Nurturing a commitment to work toward a just and peaceful world; * Developing a capacity and passion for life-long learning; * Encouraging ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Gustavus Adolphus College, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,582), and 67% receive loans ($6,732 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Gustavus Adolphus College is $21,686 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,928 people applied to Gustavus Adolphus College. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (71.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (27.0% male and 30.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     91.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     86.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     85.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 507-933-7676
Admissions Office Email admission@gustavus.edu
Admissions Office Address 800 W. College Ave. St. Peter, MN 56082
Admissions Website http://admission.gustavus.edu/admissions/contactUs/default.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admission.gustavus.edu/admissions/application/apply.asp

In order to be accepted to Gustavus Adolphus College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 555
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 690
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Gustavus Adolphus College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 12
Russian Studies 0
Scandinavian Studies 4
Women's Studies 8
Biological and biomedical sciences 68
Biochemistry 12
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 56
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 86
Accounting 23
Business/Commerce, General 47
International Business/Trade/Commerce 16
Communication, journalism, and related programs 4
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 10
Computer Science 10
Education 42
Art Teacher Education 0
Biology Teacher Education 1
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Education, General 20
Elementary Education and Teaching 5
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
German Language Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 6
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 70
English Language and Literature, General 28
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 42
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 41
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 9
French Language and Literature 4
German Language and Literature 2
Japanese Language and Literature 7
Spanish Language and Literature 19
Health professions and related clinical sciences 31
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 24
History 26
History, General 26
Mathematics and statistics 15
Mathematics, General 15
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0
Natural resources and conservation 14
Environmental Studies 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 24
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 24
Philosophy and religious studies 15
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 12
Physical sciences 55
Chemistry, General 34
Geology/Earth Science, General 9
Physics, General 12
Psychology 51
Psychology, General 51
Security and protective services 13
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 13
Social sciences 94
Economics, General 23
Geography 6
Political Science and Government, General 40
Sociology 25
Visual and performing arts 32
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Art/Art Studies, General 9
Dance, General 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Music, General 9
 
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