Gustavus Adolphus College Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
6%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Gustavus Adolphus College has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
83.2%(1,709)
Hispanic
5.1%(104)
African American
3.0%(61)
Asian
3.4%(70)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.3%(88)
Unknown
0.8%(17)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment2,143
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

Gustavus Adolphus College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Gustavus Adolphus College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(937)
Women
56.3%(1,206)

Gender Statistics

Men937

44% of total enrollment

Women1,206

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gustavus Adolphus College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(12)
18-19
41.0%(800)
20-21
44.9%(876)
22-24
12.7%(248)
25+
0.8%(16)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Gustavus Adolphus College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 21% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
72.9%(364)
Out-of-State
21.4%(107)
International
5.6%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State364

73% of student body

Out-of-State107

21% of student body

International28

6% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age