Gustavus Adolphus College

Location: St. Peter, Minnesota (pop. 11,707)

Size: small (fewer than 5,000 students)

Description: Gustavus Adolphus College is located 65 miles southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Saint Peter, Minnesota. It is a four-year liberal arts college with 2,100 full-time students from 43 states and 35 countries. Gustavus supports over 70 majors and is known for strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs.

• Total student population: 2,000

• Population (undergraduate): 2,000

• Average high school GPA of admitted students: 3.7

• Average class size: 18

• Approximate cost: $67,570 

Popular majors: Biology, Psychology, Economics/Management, Nursing, Political Science

New & improved: In recent years, Gustavus has completed a $70 million expansion of our Nobel Hall of Science and has completed Phase I of a $60 million expansion and renovation of our wellness and athletic facilities, Lund Center. We have also increased our nursing program size by 33% and will launch a master's in Athletic Training (applications accepted in fall of 2023), marking our first-ever master's program.  

What makes us special: Gusties get more out of college with the Gustie Guarantee, our promise of a premier private education at an accessible price for new first-year students enrolling in Fall 2024. With the Gustie Guarantee, newly admitted students: 

• Get a minimum of $100,000 in scholarships when you're admitted ($25,000 per year; filing the FAFSA is required).

• Get free first-year tuition – and continuing tuition support every year – if you live in Minnesota and your family makes less than $80,000 per year.

• Get a Signature Experience that seamlessly connects your coursework with real-world applications through practical, cultural, and experiential learning.

• Get a degree in four years or Gustavus will cover tuition for a ninth semester.

• Get to have fun and pursue your passions without compromise!

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