Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Gustavus Adolphus College reported a 61.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Saint Peter, MN, with an SAT reference of 1290 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $22,900 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

61.8%

4,450 applicants

SAT reference

1290

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,900

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Gustavus Adolphus College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1290—
ACT (composite, 1–36)252731

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

76.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

88.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,878

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Gustavus Adolphus College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,015
$30,001 – $48,000$10,783
$48,001 – $75,000$13,875
$75,001 – $110,000$19,015
$110,000+$29,674

Top Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences61
Business, Management & Marketing61
Social Sciences53
Psychology52
Parks, Recreation & Fitness39
Physical Sciences38
Visual & Performing Arts36
Education31
Health Professions31
Natural Resources & Conservation29

Financial Aid at Gustavus Adolphus College

About Gustavus Adolphus College

Official website: https://gustavus.edu/

Admissions: https://gustavus.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Gustavus Adolphus College

What is the acceptance rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Gustavus Adolphus College reported a 62% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,450. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Gustavus Adolphus College?

The historical 62% acceptance rate suggests Gustavus Adolphus College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College?

The imported historical records for Gustavus Adolphus College include an SAT reference value of 1290 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Gustavus Adolphus College?

The stored historical average net price at Gustavus Adolphus College is $22,900 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $37,193 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Gustavus Adolphus College is 76%. its stored first-year retention rate is 88%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Gustavus Adolphus College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Gustavus Adolphus College?

Gustavus Adolphus College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Gustavus Adolphus College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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