Logo-stateuniv-h55

StateUniversity.com – U.S. University Directory   [ Home » University List » Minnesota ]

800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
p. 507-933-8000
w. WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College Rating: 5.0/5 (1 votes)

Request Info Compare This School What's my Chance of Admission?
New!

Nearby Schools

Schools geographically nearby

Similar Schools

Schools similar in rank, size, etc.

Information Summary

Ranks 3rd in Minnesota and 79th overall
See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list

Add an image …

Gustavus Adolphus College School Images

Gustavus Adolphus College Lion Logo :: Gustavus Adolphus College Christ Chapel at Gustavus :: Gustavus Adolphus College Old Main, built in 1876 :: Gustavus Adolphus College

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationEvangelical Lutheran Church
Congressional District2701

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Gustavus Adolphus College?
302nd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $31,460 $31,460 $31,460
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $300 $300 $300
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $4,300 $4,300 $4,300
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $41,660 $41,660 $41,660
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $32,760 $32,760 $32,760
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $32,760 $32,760 $32,760

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $28,515 $30,400 $28,515 $30,400 $28,515 $30,400
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,775 $7,460
On-Campus – Other Expenses $930 $1,000
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,928 (1,255 male / 1,673 female)
Admitted 2,153 (886 male / 1,267 female)
Admission rate 74%
First-time Enrollment 619 (240 male / 379 female)
FT Enrollment 619 (240 male / 379 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment2,536

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Gustavus Adolphus College use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Gustavus Adolphus College accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
NCAA Basketball Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
NCAA Baseball Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
NCAA Track & Field Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf

ACT Test Admission

139th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 78%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 30
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29

SAT Test Admission

113th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 11%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 555 / 690
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 590 / 680
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1145 / 1370

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity2,079
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$5,000
Board Fee$2,900

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Gustavus Adolphus College 1584th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Minnesota scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
Surrounding communityRemote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population12,232 (9,698 urban / 2,534 rural)
Households3,863 (2.52 people per house)
Median Household Income$43,380
Families2,552 (3.01 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 8 22 42 60 8 1,264 4 1,408
Accounting 2 2 42 46
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6 6
Art Teacher Education
Art/Art Studies, General 2 16 18
Athletic Training/Trainer 14 14
Biochemistry 2 2 20 24
Biology Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 12 98 112
Business/Commerce, General 2 4 88 94
Chemistry, General 2 2 64 68
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 18 18
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8 8
Computer Science 20 20
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 2 2 22 26
Dance, General 8 8
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 2 6 12
Economics, General 4 2 2 2 36 46
Education, General 38 2 40
Elementary Education and Teaching 10 10
English Language and Literature, General 2 2 52 56
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Environmental Studies 28 28
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 2
French Language and Literature 8 8
Geography 12 12
Geology/Earth Science, General 18 18
German Language Teacher Education
German Language and Literature 4 4
Health Teacher Education 4 4
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 48 48
History, General 2 4 46 52
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 2 2 26 32
Japanese Language and Literature 4 10 14
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 4
Mathematics, General 4 26 30
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2
Music Teacher Education 6 6
Music, General 2 16 18
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 46 48
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy 2 4 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 6
Physics, General 24 24
Political Science and Government, General 2 6 4 68 80
Psychology, General 2 8 2 88 2 102
Religion/Religious Studies 2 22 24
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Studies 8 8
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education 12 12
Sociology 2 10 4 34 50
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Spanish Language and Literature 6 32 38
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2 2 80 84
Women's Studies 2 2 12 16

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Gustavus Adolphus College 1500th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $59,414 ($62,495 male / $55,936 female)
Number of FT Faculty 215 (114 male / 101 female)
Number of PT Faculty 56
FT Faculty Ratio 4 : 1
Total Benefits $3,982,665

Add a video …

Gustavus Adolphus College School Videos

There aren't any videos for this school. Be the first to share your video to thousands of people!


Comment and Corrections

Make a Comment …

Feel free to add comments or additional information regarding Gustavus Adolphus College, or discuss this school in the University Discussion Forum

david schenk over 4 years ago david schenk


As the proud parent of a Gustavus grad.2002 with a triple major. Erin, has gone on to achieve incredible success at the world renown Mayo Clinic. She was admitted to the MD-PHD program where she has put to use her wonderful education that she received from Gustavus.

This website and associated pages are not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Gustavus Adolphus College.
StateUniversity.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Gustavus Adolphus College.


App_store_badge

Click here to download our new iPhone/iPod app.
Find the closest or best matched schools for you!