Overview

Gustavus Adolphus College is a 4-year institution located in Saint Peter, MN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 West College Avenue
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

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Japanese Studies
Latin American And Caribbean Studies
Latin American Studies
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,450

Applied

2,750

Accepted

1,952

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,158

Females Applied

1,457

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,279

Males Applied

1,291

Males Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.65

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
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	28	25	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

55,446

Private

Fees

620

Full-time student fees

11,804

Room & board

7,050

Room only

Financial Aid

44,186

Avg. Financial Aid Package

45,621

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

37,139

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,025

Avg. Loan Aid

26,234

Avg. Grant Aid

35,703

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

31%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,952

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

17%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.5%
Black or African American	2.33%
White or Caucasian	79.64%
Asian	2.54%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.6%
Other	0.85%

Gender

Male (45.34%)

Female (54.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	92%

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

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

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		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby			No
Skiing (cross-country)			No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No	No	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		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby			No
Skiing (cross-country)			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			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

183

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 171

Part-time - 12

Male - 79

Female - 104