4-Year School
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN
2,201
Students
37,892
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
67%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Gustavus Adolphus College is a 4-year institution located in St. Peter, MN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082-1498
United States
St. Peter, MN 56082-1498
United States
Contact
Mr. Richard Aune
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admission@gac.edu
Phone: 507-933-7676
Fax: 507-933-7474
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admission@gac.edu
Phone: 507-933-7676
Fax: 507-933-7474
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Japanese Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Scandinavian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Russian |
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| Scandinavian Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Physical Therapy |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Natural Resources/conservation |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education Related |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religious/sacred Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,834
Applied
3,279
Accepted
2,201
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,837
Females Applied
2,022
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
1,997
Males Applied
1,257
Males Accepted
63%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | April 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
44,900
Fees
200
Full-time student fees
9,910
Room & board
6,300
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
37,892
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,506
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
31,105
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,480
Avg. Loan Aid
22,283
Avg. Grant Aid
32,482
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
92%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
29%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,201
Total undergrad students
5%
International Students
17%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.07% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.49% |
| White or Caucasian | 78.29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.05% |
| Asian | 4.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.14% |
| Two or more races | 3.82% |
| Other | 0.65% |
Gender
Male (43.8%)
Female (56.2%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 97% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Nobel Conference, Christmas in Christ Chapel and Mayday
Nobel Conference, Christmas in Christ Chapel and Mayday
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Proclaim, Big Partner/Little Partner, Study Buddies, I am...We are and Pound Pals
Proclaim, Big Partner/Little Partner, Study Buddies, I am...We are and Pound Pals
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
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No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
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No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
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No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
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No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
Faculty
224
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 184
Part-time - 40
Male - 111
Female - 113