GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE
- 800 West College Avenue
- Saint Peter, MN 56082
- OPEID College Code: 00235300
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- General Phone: (507) 933-8000
- President: President Jack R. Ohle
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,536
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Gustavus Adolphus College - Details
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Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, liberal arts college committed to helping you make your life count -- in the classroom, on the field, at our campus in St. Peter, and wherever you go after college.
Our college is built on a powerful sense of community and the will to enhance the common good. Everyone is active and involved, doing meaningful things -- whether it's service or political action, playing basketball or making music, studying biology or writing a paper. Gusties support and respect each other. Ideas are exchanged openly and everyone's opinion matters here.
Founded in 1862 by Swedish Lutheran immigrants, the College is well known for its strong science, fine arts, athletics, study abroad, and servant-leadership programs. Gustavus has the distinction of hosting the annual Nobel Conference®, which brings the world's greatest minds to campus each October to discuss the most important scientific issues of the day.
Campus Facilities
- 340 beautifully landscaped acres
- 21 academic and service facilities, including:
- Christ Chapel
- Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
- Alfred Nobel Hall of Science
- Olin Hall
- Schaefer Fine Arts Center
- Confer and Vickner halls
- Lund Center
- C. Charles Jackson Campus Center
- Old Main
- Beck Academic Hall
- 13 residence halls and apartment complexes and 7 College-owned houses, accommodating more than 2,000 students on campus
- Hillstrom Museum of Art
- More than 25 bronzeworks by noted sculptor and alumnus Paul Granlund installed on the campus
- The Melva Lind Interpretive Center and 135-acre Linnaeus Arboretum
Student Life
- More than 100 special interest groups and organizations
- Daily chapel services, and 12 student-run religious organizations
- Community service program recognized by 6 Governor's Commendations, with better than 55% student participation
- Frequent on-campus entertainment and off-campus trips sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and other recognized student groups
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Website
- gustavus.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admission.gustavus.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,255 | 1,673 | 2,928 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 886 (71%) | 1,267 (76%) | 2,153 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 240 (27%) | 379 (30%) | 619 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 69 | 11% |
| ACT ® Exam | 485 | 78% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 555 | 690 |
| SAT ® Math | 590 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 17% | 60% | 95% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,738 | $5,199 | $3,397 | $14,988 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 559 | 579 | 549 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $31,760 | $30,400 | $28,515 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,760 | $30,400 | $28,515 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,760 | $30,400 | $28,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,900 | $7,460 | $6,775 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $930 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,660 | $39,760 | $37,120 |
| In-State | $41,660 | $39,760 | $37,120 |
| Out of State | $41,660 | $39,760 | $37,120 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,760 | $31,300 | $29,415 |
| In-State | $32,760 | $31,300 | $29,415 |
| Out of State | $32,760 | $31,300 | $29,415 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,760 | $31,300 | $29,415 |
| In-State | $32,760 | $31,300 | $29,415 |
| Out of State | $32,760 | $31,300 | $29,415 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,536 Undergraduate: 2,536
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,067 Female: 1,469
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,067 Female: 1,469
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,501 Part-Time: 35
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,501 Part-Time: 35
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 28 | 1% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.4% |
| Black | 68 | 3% |
| Asian | 137 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 2% |
| White | 2,215 | 87% |
| Unknown | 29 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 19 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,113 | 44% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,188 | 47% |
| Ages 22-24 | 182 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 23 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 702 | 599 | 103 |
| Faculty Status | 215 | 215 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 119 | 119 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 258 | 215 | 43 |
| Primarily Instruction | 258 | 215 | 43 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 57 | - |
| Other Professionals | 119 | 89 | 30 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 268 | 238 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 78 | 72 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 143 | 119 | 24 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,414 (215) | $62,495 (114) | $55,936 (101) |
| Professor | $74,495 (65) | $74,923 (45) | $73,532 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $59,184 (58) | $60,627 (29) | $57,740 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,016 (67) | $51,746 (28) | $50,492 (39) |
| Instructor | $43,239 (25) | $45,482 (12) | $41,168 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,414 (215) | $62,495 (114) | $55,936 (101) |
| Professor | $74,495 (65) | $74,923 (45) | $73,532 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $59,184 (58) | $60,627 (29) | $57,740 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,016 (67) | $51,746 (28) | $50,492 (39) |
| Instructor | $43,239 (25) | $45,482 (12) | $41,168 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 809 | 482 | 327 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 620 | 376 | 244 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 51 | 28 | 23 |
| All Track Combined | 264 | 146 | 118 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 19 | - | 19 |
| Ice Hockey | 80 | 58 | 22 |
| Skiing | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Soccer | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving | 75 | 32 | 43 |
| Tennis | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,058 | $21,682 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,266 | $12,556 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 83 | 46 | 37 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| All Track Combined | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 85% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 84% |
| Female | 87% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 90% |
| Asian | 85% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| White | 86% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 70 | 42 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 96 | 88 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 10 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 10 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
