Gustavus Adolphus College, which is located in St. Peter, MN is a private, Evangelical Lutheran Church university. Gustavus Adolphus College occupies a total area of about 340 acres. In 1862, Gustavus Adolphus College was founded. Gustavus Adolphus College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is E Caelo Nobis Vires and its official colors are black and gold. Across all the courses offered at Gustavus Adolphus College, the enrolment stands at 2,237. The school has an academic staff of 170 full-time who teach various courses to the students. At Gustavus Adolphus College, around 100% of the students are 24 and under. Talking about gender distribution at GAC, around 59% of the students are females and 41% are males. In its 158 years of existence, GAC has produced several known personalities like Patsy O'Connell Sherman (Chemist), Steve Zahn (Comedian, Actor), Harold LeVander (Lawyer), and James M. McPherson (Historian, Professor). The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. GAC offers a total of 34 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission, NASM (National Association of Schools of Music), NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), and NLN (National League for Nursing). Gustavus Adolphus College has around $194 million (2019) in endowment.
