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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,440
Total Undergrads
Including 28 Part-time
590
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $56,291)
11
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $42,338)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 133 135 - -
Baseball 29 - - -
Basketball 26 25 - Yes
Football 109 - - Yes
Golf 14 7 - -
Gymnastics - 19 - -
Ice Hockey 74 23 - Yes
Skiing 15 11 - -
Soccer 26 23 - Yes
Softball - 23 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 34 47 - -
Tennis 23 15 - Yes
Volleyball - 15 - Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Dance - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5.4%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.7%
Hispanic 1.9%
Non-resident alien 1.1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.1%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 87.4%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 2
Liquor Law Violation 73
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 3
Property Crime 0

Notable Alumni

  • Kurt Elling, jazz artist
  • Patsy O'Connell Sherman, co-inventor of 3M Scotchgard
  • Peter Krause, actor ("Six Feet Under," "Parenthood")
  • Steve Zahn, actor
  • Allison Rosati Dennis, news anchor in Chicago
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Anonymous
  • 4
  • “the dorms are all pretty nice and the cfs (known as ras at most schools) try hard to make it a nice living environment. make sure you figure out which…”

  • Feb-18-2012 » Read More
  • Nick
  • 4
  • “There are many options to choose from. The res life staff is very organized and on top of things as well as very approachable.…”

  • Mar-28-2012 » Read More
  • Kyra from Sioux Falls, SD
  • 5
  • “I freaking love the dorms, it was a huge deciding factor for me. Most other colleges offered dark, dingy dorms but these are so new and shiny! And the don't…”

  • May-17-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Jacob from Plymouth, MN
  • Mar-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Gustavus Dinning Service was much better when I first arrived as a Freshman. A couple years latter the meals just aren't as exciting as they were. Still you might well be surprised when you have your first dinner. I think that Gustavus still is in the top 100 for best College cafeteria in the USA. So, its not too shaby.

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  • 3
  • Amy from Saint Paul, MN
  • Dec-31-2012 I am a current student here

    Food is great, but can be slightly repetitive as they serve the same thing on the same day every week. The lunch room is a great place to meet new people though, very friendly.

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  • 4
  • Blia from St. Paul, MN
  • Oct-28-2012 I am a current student here

    Watch what you eat. Sometimes you're so busy with activities, friends and studying you forget to watch what you're eating. Make sure that you are eating healthy and not overeating. The Gustavus cafeteria is really good, they are top 14th with best food. Unfortunately, I don't have a meal plan anymore so I don't eat there anymore.

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  • 4
  • Alba from St. Peter, MN
  • Oct-03-2012 I am a current student here

    The food at Gustavus is really good and there is a great variety every single day. You will never get bored and the caffeteria doesn�?�´t close until 10pm.

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  • 5
  • Eric from Plymouth, MN
  • Aug-28-2012 I am a current student here

    Don't let your friends come visit and use up all your Food money! The variety of food is fantastic! You can eat the same thing every day, or try something new!

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • David from Apple Valley, MN
  • Nov-02-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is very different here than it is at a normal school, there is no Greek row, there are no official Greek houses, also they are not usually nationally affiliated, except for Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) so they are cheaper but won't get you networked as easily. They focus more around community service, but it doesn't mean they don't have fun.

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  • 0
  • Madeline from Saint Peter, MN
  • Jul-26-2012 I am a current student here

    There is a great greek life system for those who are interested. There are national and local sororities and fraternities. All do great things around campus and in the community.

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  • 0
  • DeDe from MN
  • Jun-04-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Gustavus has many different Greek organizations that are local to the area that have been around for over a hundred years, and Gustavus is very proud of them. There are also many national Greek organizations on campus as well.

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