Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College is a highly selective, private, coeducational, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Founded in 1862, it has valued its Lutheran and Swedish heritages throughout its history. The college is guided by five core values: community, excellence, faith, justice, and service. Gustavus celebrates its Sesquicentennial (150 years) in 2011–12.

St. Peter (population approx. 10,000) is nestled in the scenic Minnesota River Valley. The community is accessible by car on U.S. 169, about 70 miles southwest of the Twin Cities and 10 miles north of Mankato. Greyhound bus line serves the area. Commercial airline service is available through regularly scheduled shuttle to the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.

Mission
Gustavus Adolphus College is a church-related, residential liberal arts college firmly rooted in its Swedish and Lutheran heritage.

The College offers students of high aspiration and promise a liberal arts education of recognized excellence provided by faculty who embody the highest standards of teaching and scholarship. The Gustavus curriculum is designed to bring students to mastery of a particular area of study within a general framework that is both interdisciplinary and international in perspective.

The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. It is a community where a mature understanding of the Christian faith and lives of service are nurtured and students are encouraged to work toward a just and peaceful world.

Library
The College Library is located above the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on campus. It was built in 1938 in a Romanesque style.  The library houses 152,843 volumes and offers wireless internet access, interlibrary loan, group study rooms, laptops for students to check out, research databases, and research help.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Humanities
• Bachelor of Social Sciences

Graduate Programs

• Master Degree Programs

Divisions

• Fine Arts
• Natural Science and Mathematics
• Humanities
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Interdisciplinary
• Pre Professional

Colleges and Schools

• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools—Higher Learning Commission
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• National Association of Schools of Music
• National League for Nursing, Inc.

Contact Details
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
507-933-8000
Official Website: http://gustavus.edu/