Gustavus Adolphus College

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Gustavus at a Glance

Location:
Saint Peter, MN
Setting:
Town
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$31,760
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,760
Room & Board:
$8,400
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,443
Part-Time Undergrads:
35
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School Website:
www.gustavus.edu
Admissions Website:
admission.gustavus.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
admission.gustavus.edu/admissions/financialaid
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
70 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1670–2045
Average ACT Scores:
25–29

Best Things

  • Gustavus friendliness and sense of community
  • The caf food (especially frost-your-own cookies)
  • J-Term
  • Midnight Express
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Worst Things

  • Do something stupid on Friday night? The kid you've never talked to in French class will undoubtedly know by Monday morning.
  • Expensive cable
  • Limited parking spaces
  • Living in a rural community
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Management
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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Regardless of the times of frustration, stress, and physical and social anguish, students always seem to firmly believe that Gustavus was the right choice for them, and most live and breathe the school and the campus traditions. Students who enter Gustavus know many of the “downfalls” before they enroll: the small-town atmosphere and the social politics involved with attending a college the size of many high schools. However, the benefits of the small-school experience are experienced right away: small class sizes, personal attention from professors, and the ability to meet and befriend a number of fellow students. Students who stick through the four years at Gustavus come away with a changed outlook on themselves and the world that surrounds them.

While Gustavus may lack many of the things that come with attending large schools, there are plenty of opportunities to make the four years something to treasure: activities are plentiful, the curricula can be challenging (if you push yourself), and the chance for self-exploration abounds. Living at Gustavus is sort of like living in a bubble (especially if you don't have a car). To respond to this effect, many students form large circles of friends that often intersect with other circles, eventually creating one large community. People are only one or two friends away from someone they don't know. Students also choose to break their bubble by studying abroad; around 50 percent of Gustavus graduating seniors have spent a J-term, semester, or year abroad. Gustavus graduates are, for the most part, down-to-earth individuals who know how to effectively communicate and approach complex issues. By the time they cross the graduation stage, they've realized that it isn't always about what they learned, but rather how they've learned and what it means to continue the learning process throughout their lives.

Gustavus Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Gustavus Adolphus College

ethbjell

Acting '12

4.6
A

Social Justice Warriors

The campus is super social justice oriented. Though the motto of Gustavus "Make Your Life Count" sounds absolutely terrible, the intended meaning is that we strive to make ourselves into the strongest and most concerned citizens of the world. It's beautiful.

Also, the people I have met here are some of the most through-thought people I have/will ever meet. I am so glad they are my friends and I feel that we will most certainly be life-long friends.

Oct 17, 2011

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Overall Experience at Gustavus Adolphus College

jdoan6

Political Science and Government '12

4.6
A

Feels Like Home

Everyone seems to find a good balance between partying at this school. For the most part teachers are really helpful and because of the small class sizes it's easier to be personal with the profs. We encourage studying abroad which is something a good percentage of the school are involved in at one point during their years (semester, year-long or j-term)

Oct 07, 2011

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Overall Experience at Gustavus Adolphus College

kmontijo

Psychology '13

4.6
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Friendly and Polite

Everyone on campus is very friendly and welcoming, and its easy to find a group of friends with the number of clubs and organizations we offer. It is very easy to get involved and meet new people!

Oct 07, 2011

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