# Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/gustavus-adolphus-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 61% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,450 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,750 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 24–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $69,838 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,148 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,078 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,743 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,309 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $20,602 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $33,406 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,878 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 77% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $67,649 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Gustavus Adolphus College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 173647. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology