Prepare to Change Your World

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Prepare to Change Your World

As a Gustie, you'll be encouraged to explore everything that sparks your interest, surrounded by a deeply-supportive community of peers and leaders who are doing the same.

With fewer required courses, smaller classes, and dedicated class-free time for your own exploration, the Gustavus academic experience is designed to help you figure out what makes you, you. Our faculty, coaches, staff, and instructors are flexible, supportive, and dedicated to your freedom to focus on the many things that matter most to you.

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Get More Out of College

Our promise of a premier private education at an affordable price, the Gustie Guarantee is for new first-year students.

First-year tuition is FREE for Minnesota families with income less than $80,000. Learn more.

Learn More About the Gustie Guarantee
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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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        You'd Look Good As a Gustie

        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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          Explore Your Passions, Expand Your Possibilities.