by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,230 undergraduates in 2020, Gustavus Adolphus is a small, private college located in Saint Peter, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Gustavus Adolphus offers a “study abroad” program.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Evangelical Lutheran Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Evangelical Lutheran Church Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Gustavus Adolphus Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Gustavus Adolphus does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Gustavus Adolphus for Veterans Guide.
Gustavus Adolphus offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Gustavus Adolphus has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,230 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,220 (99.6%). Part-time attendance was 10 (0.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,220 | 10 | 2,230 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Gustavus Adolphus is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Gustavus Adolphus #1235 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Gustavus Adolphus by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Gustavus Adolphus Diversity Guide.
Gustavus Adolphus has a total of 868 student athletes, 495 men and 373 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,158,280 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,158,280 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics