Gustavus Adolphus College
Former names | Minnesota Elementarskola (1862–1865) St. Ansgar's Academy (1865–1873) Gustavus Adolphus Literary & Theological Institute (1873–1876) |
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| Motto | E Caelo Nobis Vires |
Motto in English | Strength Comes To Us From Heaven |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1862 |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Endowment | $281.6 million (2021) |
| Budget | $144.6 million (2020) |
| President | Rebecca M. Bergman |
| Provost | Brenda Kelly |
Academic staff | 170 full-time |
| Students | 2,100 |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | 1.38 km2 (0.53 sq mi) or 138 ha (340 acres) |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Nickname | Golden Gusties |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MIAC |
| Mascot | Gus the Lion |
| Website | gustavus.edu |
Gustavus Adolphus College (/ɡəsˈteɪvəs/ gəs-TAY-vəs) is a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1862 by Swedish Americans led by Eric Norelius and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Gustavus was named for Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. Its residential campus includes a 125-acre arboretum.