Gustavus prepares its students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service and is committed to the ideals of academic excellence, community, justice, service, and faith.
Fully accredited and known for strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-abroad, and service-learning programs, the College hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.
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Rick Orpen
Professor of Music
Music
Every student is a special individual in terms of talents, skills, experiences, and interests. When the student grows to understand him/herself, anything is possible.
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Location:
St. Peter, Minnesota, 70 miles south of Twin Cities
Institution Type:
Private, liberal arts,
coeducational, residential,
church-affiliated
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of arts;
71 majors in 24 academic departments
Enrollment: 2,578
Average Class Size: 15
Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1