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Gustavus Adolphus College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in St. Peter, Minnesota. The school has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation. Gustavus Adolphus College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Gustavus Adolphus College include music, media, and science.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 570 to 670 for students at Gustavus Adolphus College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 560 and 680.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Gustavus Adolphus College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Gustavus Adolphus College, in 2005, had 2,537 students (2,518 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
General Phone: (507) 933-8000
Admissions Phone: (507) 933-7676
Financial Aid Phone: (507) 933-7527
http://WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU
Gustavus Adolphus College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 202 | political science, English, economics, sociology, history, Spanish language, French language, geography, ... |
| Science | 96 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology |
| Media | 69 | communication studies |
| Business And Management | 66 | business, international business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, health teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, music teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 31 | religion, philosophy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer science |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Gustavus Adolphus College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 716 | 51 |
In 2005, Gustavus Adolphus College had a total enrollment of 2,537 students (2,518 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 80% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Gustavus Adolphus College offers campus housing for 2,079 of its 2,518 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Peter, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,691 | 2,144 | 80% | 706 | 33% |
| Men | 1,090 | 837 | 77% | 298 | 36% |
| Women | 1,601 | 1,307 | 82% | 408 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (507) 933-7676
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 870 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Gustavus Adolphus College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (507) 933-7527
Gustavus Adolphus College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $70,311 | 10 | $68,052 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $56,764 | 30 | $54,677 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $49,547 | 20 | $48,465 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $42,872 | 7 | $42,802 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 116 | $59,553 | 67 | $53,578 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Scandinavian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gustavus Adolphus College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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