Welcome to Gustavus!
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.
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.
As you explore Gustavus, discover the details and features that are important to you through this website. We invite you to take a closer look at Gustavus!
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Make your life count
Senior, Psychology major
I chose Gustavus because of the campus and the college's focus on being a residential institution. The other school that I really considered going to did not have that and it affected me decision. Read More...
Gustavus Facts
Location:
St. Peter, Minnesota, 70 miles south of Twin Cities
Institution Type:
Private, liberal arts, coeducational, residential, church-affiliated
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of arts; 72 majors in 24 academic departments
Enrollment: 2,448
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
