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About This Campus
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, coed, liberal arts college that is deeply steeped in the Swedish Lutheran traditions of social justice, equality, community engagement, reciprocity in service, and an open-minded view of all that the liberal arts have to offer. The college enrolls about 2200 students and follows a 4-1-4 calendar, with 4-month fall and spring semesters separated by a 1-month J-Term (one single course). Exchange students may study at Gustavus for the full academic year, one semester only, or one semester plus the J-term. Student life is very active, with many clubs, events, and sports opportunities. The Community Engagement Center offers numerous programs to get involved locally. Signature annual events include: Nobel Conference (science and ethics), Christmas in Christ Chapel, Building Bridges Conference, Mayday Conference, and the Out of Scandinavia Artist-in-Residence program. Gustavus is a welcoming and affirming community that prides itself on excellence.Location Information
Gustavus is located in St. Peter, Minnesota, a town of 11,000 situated 60 miles southwest of Minneapolis, in the Minnesota River Valley along a designated scenic byway. In spite of its small size, St. Peter boasts many amenities that few people would expect in such a small town. Major annual events include: Rock Bend Folk Festival (Sept), Oktoberfest, Halloween Fun Run, Winterfest, documentary film series, and Forgotten History lecture series.Campus Links
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Campus HomepageFast Facts
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| Location | | St. Peter |
| Population | | 11,906 |
| Enrollment | | 2,240 |
| Language | | English |
| Calendar | | Semester |
| Canada | | Home (B) |
| Fall | | 09/03-12/19 |
| Spring | | 02/10-05/26 |
Campus Diversity
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| White | | 80% |
| Black | | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | | 6% |
| Asian | | 6% |
| Native/1st Nation | | 0% |
| Hawaiian/P.I. | | 0% |
| Two or more | | 4% |
| Other | | 1% |