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Elevate Every Part of You.
You’d never accept an incomplete grade; why live an incomplete life? With countless interdisciplinary offerings the college experience here is unlike any other. You’ll be amazed at yourself, your accomplishments, and the world around you every day—and you’ll be encouraged to explore everything that sparks your interest, surrounded by a super-supportive community of peers and leaders that are doing the same.
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Our promise of a premier private education at an affordable price, the new Gustie Guarantee is for new first-year students enrolling in Fall 2024.
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We Know You’re Curious. Come Visit!
Come to campus and see all the reasons why Gustavus just might be the best college for you. Feel the energy of the students, meet with professors, coaches, and conductors, and even sit in on a class! Prefer a virtual visit? We can arrange that too.
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With just a few questions, our GustieBot can produce an AI image of you as our legendary mascot, Gus the Lion. Or you can use your actual photo to create a digital doppelgänger that's uniquely you. Play around with the bot to see how, at Gustavus, you can live your whole life surrounded by a community that supports your interests, passions, and quirks.
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Your Pathway to a Successful, Fulfilling Future
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates get more than a degree—they get countless opportunities to do more, live more, and bring more into the world. Being prepared to live your whole life, without compromise…that’s value that will last a lifetime.
“Gustavus gives you opportunities to challenge yourself, I took advantage of every one of them.”
Luke Dragseth ’23, founder and brewmaster at Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter, Minnesota. Luke was a biology and environmental studies major and a member of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and Gustavus Choir. He was president of the fly fishing club and participated in Nordic ski.
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Have More Questions? We’d Expect Nothing Less.
We believe the admission process shouldn’t be a hassle, it should be a conversation. Tell us about you—your strengths, your passions, your interests, your background. We’ll answer all your questions, and tell you more about us too.