Founded in 1862, Gustavus Adolphus College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of St. Peter (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 160 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.