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Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church located in St. Peter, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1862 as Minnesota Elementar Skola by Eric Norelius. Gustavus consistently ranks high among the U.S. liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The college offers more than 70 programs of study with 75 majors in over 20 academic departments and 3 interdisciplinary programs.
Gustavus Adolphus College has an active student life. The athletics department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams, and they participate in basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, and cross country. They are nicknamed the Golden Gusties. The college participates in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Gustavus Adolphus College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Saint Peter, MN. 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 mathematics and science.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Gustavus Adolphus College does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Gustavus Adolphus College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 2,625 students (2,596 full-time equivalent).
Gustavus Adolphus College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Gustavus Adolphus College 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
http://WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 212 | political science, economics, English, history, sociology, geography, Spanish language, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 101 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology |
| Business And Management | 94 | business, international business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, health teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, art education, biology teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | psychology |
| Media | 42 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental studies |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama, dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Gustavus Adolphus College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 694 | 53 |
In 2007, Gustavus Adolphus College had a total enrollment of 2,625 students (2,596 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 81% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Gustavus Adolphus College offers campus housing for 2,079 of its 2,596 (full-time) students.
(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 | 3,279 | 2,340 | 71% | 675 | 29% |
| Men | 1,301 | 931 | 72% | 295 | 32% |
| Women | 1,978 | 1,409 | 71% | 380 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,515 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,515 |
| Room and board | $ 6,775 |
| Room charge | $ 4,275 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 930 |
Financial Aid:
Gustavus Adolphus College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 235300)
Gustavus Adolphus College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $75,911 | 16 | $71,886 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $61,299 | 21 | $57,924 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $52,158 | 31 | $50,368 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $43,960 | 16 | $44,364 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $63,455 | 84 | $55,212 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language 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 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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