Gustavus Adolphus College
Liberal arts college · Saint Peter, MN · 1,878 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
61%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
24–30
Average net price
$24,148
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,838
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Gustavus Adolphus College?
Gustavus Adolphus College accepts about 61 of every 100 applicants (61%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–30.
The latest federal data says Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Gustavus Adolphus College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,838 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,148 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,024 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,024
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,024
- Room & board$12,264
- Total cost of attendance$69,838
- Average net price after grants$24,148
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Psychology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Social Sciences.
Gustavus Adolphus College FAQ
- What is Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate?
- 61% — moderately selective.
- What ACT score do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–30.
- Is Gustavus Adolphus College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Gustavus Adolphus College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?
- About $69,838 a year before aid; $24,148 on average after grants.
- What is Gustavus Adolphus College's FAFSA school code?
- 002353. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Gustavus Adolphus College receives your information.
- What is Gustavus Adolphus College's graduation rate?
- 77% of students finish within six years.
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