Overview

Gustavus is an active campus — everyone is involved. Many students engage in research. Forty percent of students participate in fine arts. Gusties become leaders who know when to follow. Every fall Gustavus hosts the annual Nobel Conference®, which brings to campus six prominent speakers and more than 7,000 attendees. There's a real feeling of community here and a respect that defines our culture. After Gustavus, our graduates (who nearly always graduate in four years) get great jobs — and quickly. We help our students — whatever their interests and strengths — find the pathways to make their lives count.

Religious affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Student body profile
Academics
Learning options

Dual-degree programs
Honors program
Intercampus agreements
Internships
Pre-professional programs
Study abroad/away
Teacher licensure programs

Pre-professional programs

Pre-Actuarial Science
Pre-Architecture
Pre-Arts Administration
Pre-Church Vocations
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Materials Science
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Ministry
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Gustavus provided me with a solid, challenging and broad liberal arts education that left me feeling prepared for the next stage of my academic pursuits. Not only did Gustavus provide me with superior academics, but the friendships I developed through music, soccer, volunteering, and study abroad are ones that will last a lifetime. In Gustavus I didn't just find a college, I found a home.

Kendyl Landeck '17

Admissions
Cost & financial aid

Last year, Gustavus awarded over $60 million in gift aid to students. Even more impressive? The graduation rate for students receiving the federal Pell Grant is the same — and in some years even slightly higher — than the College's overall graduation rate. What's that mean? No matter your economic circumstances, you'll have access to the same high-quality academic experience and support so you can graduate in four years.

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Tuition and fees

First-time, full-time students receiving grants and scholarships
98%

Financial aid application deadline
March 15 priority awarding deadline

FAFSA code
002353

Profile code
6253

Learn more about financial aid at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Student activities

Number of student organizations
120+

Types of student organizations

Academic clubs
Community service
Cultural or ethnic
Greek organizations
Honor societies
Political
Pre-professional
Religious
Student interest/hobbies
Student government

Fine art offerings

Instrumental Music

Handbells
Jazz Ensemble
Pep Band
Small Ensembles
Symphony Orchestra

Vocal Music

A capella
Jazz
Men's Choir
Mixed Choir
Women's Choir

Theater & Dance

Comedy / Improv
Dance Company
Dance Team / Club
Swing dance
Theater club
Theater productions

Athletic programs

NCAA Division
Division III

Conference membership
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)

Men's varsity

Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Football
Golf
Hockey
Soccer
Swimming / Diving
Tennis
Track and Field (indoor and outdoor)

Women's varsity

Basketball
Cross-Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming / Diving
Tennis
Track and Field (indoor and outdoor)
Volleyball

Number of club sports
10

Number of intramural sports
13

After graduation

Disciplines with largest number of graduates
1. Social sciences
2. Business, management, marketing and related support services
3. Biological and biomedical sciences

Alumni majors
Use LinkedIn’s alumni tool* to explore what Gustavus graduates majored in and the types of careers they have and with which companies.

*based only on those who have accounts on LinkedIn

Contact information

Other Student paths

Transfer

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