Gustavus Adolphus College: Ranking & Review
| Saint Peter rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 669 | 2352 Top 14% |
Gustavus Adolphus College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 63% | 71% |
| Applicants | 4,834 | 1,997 | 2,837 |
| Admissions | 3,279 | 1,257 | 2,022 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 588 | 231 | 357 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,181 | 953 | 1,228 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Admission test scores | Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Gustavus Adolphus College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $55,800 | $55,800 |
| Off-campus | $55,800 | $55,800 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,670 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Gustavus Adolphus College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,125 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $43,590 | $43,590 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $490 | $490 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 86 | 86 |
| Social Sciences | 66 | 66 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 59 | 59 |
| Physical Sciences | 52 | 52 |
| Psychology | 51 | 51 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 40 | 40 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 38 | 38 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 38 | 38 |
| Education | 32 | 32 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 31 | 31 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 23 | 23 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 22 | 22 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 15 | 15 |
| History | 14 | 14 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 12 | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 10 | 10 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 8 | 8 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 613 | 613 |
A total of 613 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 80% | 80% |
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General info
| Alternative names | GAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1862 |
| Motto | E Caelo Nobis Vires Our Strength Comes From Heaven |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Four-one-four plan |
| Total FTE staff | 621 |
| Instructional FTE | 228 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | gustavus.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 West College Avenue Saint Peter, Minnesota, 56082-1498 United States |
| Urbanization level | Town: Fringe |
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 5079338000 |
| Fax | +1 (507) 933 7041 |