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Gustavus Adolphus College

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world rank  1639

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Overview

Founded in 1862, the Gustavus Adolphus College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of St. Peter (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 163-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Gustavus Adolphus College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Gustavus Adolphus College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Gustavus Adolphus College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Gustavus Adolphus College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym GAC
Founded 1862
Motto E Caelo Nobis Vires
Our Strength Comes From Heaven
Colours Black and gold
Mascot Gus the Lion
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University Location

Address 800 West College Avenue
St. Peter
56082-1498 Minnesota
United States
Gustavus Adolphus College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Gustavus Adolphus College Phone Number (507) 933 8000
Gustavus Adolphus College Fax Number (507) 933 7041
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Gustavus Adolphus College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Gustavus Adolphus College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Gustavus Adolphus College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Gustavus Adolphus College.



Gustavus Adolphus College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Gustavus Adolphus College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Gustavus Adolphus College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Gustavus Adolphus College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Admission Office Admission Office

800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter 56082
(507) 933 7676
800 487 8288

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Gustavus Adolphus College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Gustavus Adolphus College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Gustavus Adolphus College is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Christian-Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America - www.elca.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Gustavus Adolphus College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Gustavus Adolphus College's Library
Gustavus Adolphus College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 365,609 physical volumes, 17,047 physical media, 1,240,304 digital/electronic media and 96 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Gustavus Adolphus College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Gustavus Adolphus College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,125 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Gustavus Adolphus College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Gustavus Adolphus College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Gustavus Adolphus College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Gustavus Adolphus College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Gustavus Adolphus College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Gustavus Adolphus College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Gustavus Adolphus College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Gustavus Adolphus College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Gustavus Adolphus College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Gustavus Adolphus College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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