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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN •4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate74%
Paying For College
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Old Main, the oldest building on campus, used to house all of the campus’ activities, including dorms, classrooms, and the cafeteria!

One of our newly updated buildings, Beck Hall houses communication, economics/management, history, psychology, sociology and anthropology. It also has a LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Welcome to Gustavus Adolphus College! A small, private, liberal arts college with focus on excellence, community, justice, service, and faith. Ranked #1 in Best Value Liberal Arts College in Minnesota by U.S. News and World Reports 2020!

Gustavus football games always draw a big student, alumni, and community crowd. Gusties will shine!

Christmas in Christ Chapel is a yearly tradition that involves over 350 students sharing a Christmas message through music, readings, and prayer.

Gustie Greeters wait to welcome more than 650 first-year students to their new home on the hill!

At Gustavus, we offer small classes that incorporate collaboration and discussion. Our average class size is 17 students.

We have 21 Division III varsity sports teams, and more than 20 different intramural and club sports available for students to participate in.

There are many opportunities to study abroad at Gustavus. Whether you’d like to go for a semester, or even a month, there are numerous opportunities for you! More than half of Gusties study abroad sometime during their four years.

The Department of Theater and Dance allows students to explore ideas and experiment with techniques in innovative courses.

The Hill Crew is a student-led organization that helps cheer on all things Gustavus. From football games to theater performances, the Hill Crew goes to as many events as possible so that all Gusties will have someone cheering them on.

Schedule a visit of our campus today!

About Gustavus Adolphus College

At Gustavus Adolphus College we believe whatever you dream, you can be. You just have to make a good run at it. Open your mind to explore all the possibilities. Experience new ways to learn and connect yourself with the world. Be inspired by those around you through collaborative experiences in and out of the classroom. Innovate, use your voice, share your ideas, chase down your passions, and find your purpose.

Gusties do extraordinary things. You could be next.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, religious college in the town of Saint Peter, Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus College was founded in 1862 and enrolls 2,088 undergrads and no graduate students.

Gustavus Adolphus College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Gustavus Adolphus College. The acceptance rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is 74%. Out of 3,781 applications received in 2022, 2,794 students were offered admission.

Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 0%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Gustavus Adolphus College is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. Paul.

If you would like to see Gustavus Adolphus College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 169 to Saint Peter, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Mankato Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Gustavus Adolphus College and Saint Peter are like without leaving home.

College Info

800 College Avenue Saint Peter, MN 56082

Campus Setting: Small Town

Gustavus Adolphus College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Apr 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Gustavus Adolphus College is Apr 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Gustavus Adolphus College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Gustavus Adolphus College SAT Scores

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Gustavus Adolphus College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$65,600

In State

$65,600

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$53,570
$53,570
Fees
$740
$740
Housing
$11,290
$11,290
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Total (Before Financial Aid):
$65,600
$65,600

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Gustavus Adolphus College is like? There are approximately 2,088 students enrolled at Gustavus Adolphus College. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 84% percent are from MN and 16% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

84%

In State

16%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,088

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

74%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$54,310

Out-of-State

$54,310
Paying For College

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Apr 1
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