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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 61%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,148
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $67,649
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private nonprofit college in Saint Peter, MN with 1,878 undergraduates. It admits 61% of applicants, and admitted students average 1290 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,148 per year ($12,078 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,649 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 61%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,450
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,750
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite24–30
136
What Gustavus Adolphus College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,838
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $58,024
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,078
- $30–48k$10,743
- $48–75k$14,309
- $75–110k$20,602
- $110k+$33,406
Get a personal estimate with Gustavus Adolphus College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $67,649
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,878
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White79%
- Hispanic6%
- Black2%
- Asian2%
Gustavus Adolphus College FAQ
What is Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate?+
Gustavus Adolphus College admits 61% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–30.
Is Gustavus Adolphus College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Gustavus Adolphus College?+
In Fall 2023, 4,450 students applied to Gustavus Adolphus College and 2,750 were admitted; 499 enrolled.
Does Gustavus Adolphus College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Gustavus Adolphus College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Gustavus Adolphus College require an essay?+
Gustavus Adolphus College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,838 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,148.
What is Gustavus Adolphus College's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 173647 · How we use this data
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