Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002353
- Phone: (800) 658-2330
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
69.24%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,938Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Gustavus Adolphus College
1593 11th Ave, Granite Falls, MN
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
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Gustavus Adolphus College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Gustavus Adolphus College is about 2,200, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $51,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $8,000 to $9,600 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 92% | $31,858 |
Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $9,541 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Gustavus Adolphus College may offer services to students like:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Gustavus Adolphus College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Football (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Gustavus Adolphus College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
- Dance (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Gustavus Adolphus College.
- Bethany Lutheran College in Bemidji, MN (11 miles away)
- Martin Luther College in Rosemount, MN (25 miles away)
- St Olaf College in Winona, MN (40 miles away)
- Crown College in Northfield, MN (40 miles away)
- Carleton College in Brainerd, MN (42 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Review a complete list of all the Minnesota colleges
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Minnesota
- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in Minnesota
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002353
- Phone: (800) 658-2330
- School Homepage