First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: gustavus.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 49 |
| Business/Commerce | 42 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 33 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 29 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Chemistry | 24 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Education | 24 |
| Music | 20 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Computer Science | 17 |
| Economics | 14 |
| History | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Women's Studies | 9 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Art/Art Studies | 8 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 6 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 3 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
11% of men in fraternities · 16% of women in sororities · 14% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Mankato, MN
105,193 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.0 of 20
Elevation
917 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
3°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
37.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$930 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bethany Lutheran College11 mi
- Minnesota State University-Mankato12 mi
- St Olaf College40 mi
- Crown College40 mi
- Carleton College41 mi
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design56 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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