Gustavus Adolphus College
Founded 1862
President Rebecca Bergman (President)
Fees USD 51,260
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private ELCA Lutheran liberal arts college founded in 1862 in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Consistently ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges nationally, Gustavus enrolls 2,200 students and is uniquely known for the Nobel Conference — the only annual academic conference in the world that brings together multiple Nobel Prize winners to address global issues for a public audience.
Programs and Distinctive Features
- Nobel Conference — The world’s only annual conference featuring multiple Nobel Prize winners; held on campus
- Sciences — Exceptional pre-health sciences; top medical school acceptance rates in MN
- Music — Strong performance and music education programs
- Scandinavian Studies — Distinctive Scandinavian heritage programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~78% | Tuition: ~$51,260