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    Gustavus Adolphus College

    Saint Peter, MN · Midwest

    Gustavus Adolphus College has an acceptance rate of 61.0%. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    61.0%
    Cost after aid
    $22,900
    Graduation rate
    77%

    What Gustavus Adolphus College says matters

    How Gustavus Adolphus College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    61%
    3,229 of 5,294
    Yield
    15%
    490 enrolled
    ACT mid-50
    24-30
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    56%1,417 of 2,514
    Women
    65%1,810 of 2,769

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Application essay

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Gustavus Adolphus College published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission126

    Entrance Exams

    SAT
    Not Selected
    ACT
    Not Selected
    AP
    Not Selected
    CLEP
    Not Selected
    Institutional Exam
    Not Selected
    State Exam (specify):
    Not Selected
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    2,514
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    2,769
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    1,417
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,810
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    257
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    233
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    5,294
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    3,229
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    490
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,990
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,266
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    394
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,161
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    707
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    73
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,068
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    235
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    22
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    75
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    21
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    17
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    History
    2
    Total academic units
    22
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    3
    Social studies
    3
    Academic electives
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.42
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    22%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    29%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    22%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    25.5%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Science: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Science: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Science: 75th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
    34%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    27
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    54.9
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    15.2
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    2.9
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Math: 30-36
    22.1
    ACT Math: 24-29
    46.1
    ACT Math: 18-23
    27.5
    ACT Math: 12-17
    4.4
    ACT Math: 6-11
    0
    ACT Math: Below 6
    0
    ACT English: 30-36
    25.5
    ACT English: 24-29
    38.7
    ACT English: 18-23
    30.9
    ACT English: 12-17
    4.9
    ACT English: 6-11
    0
    ACT English: Below 6
    0
    ACT Science: 30-36
    30.9
    ACT Science: 24-29
    46.1
    ACT Science: 18-23
    21.6
    ACT Science: 12-17
    1.5
    ACT Science: 6-11
    0
    ACT Science: Below 6
    0
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    49.5
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    28.9
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    18.1
    ACT Reading: 12-17
    3.4
    ACT Reading: 6-11
    0
    ACT Reading: Below 6
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.61
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    95%

    Admission Policies

    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Yes, by:
    Not Selected
    Yes, other:
    Not Selected
    No set Date
    Not Selected
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    Other
    Not Selected
    Amount of housing deposit:
    300
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 Year
    Transfer Admission22

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    56
    Women
    64
    Total
    125
    Men
    21
    Women
    30
    Total
    52
    Men
    10
    Women
    12
    Total
    23

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Winter
    Not Selected
    Spring
    Yes
    Summer
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Required
    Interview
    Recommended
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Required
    If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.68
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    https://gustavus.edu/admission/apply/transfer.php
    Academic Offerings and Policies30

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    Not Selected
    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    Not Selected
    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Not Selected
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Not Selected
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    Yes
    External degree program
    Not Selected
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Liberal arts/career combination
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes
    Weekend college
    Not Selected

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    Computer literacy
    Not Selected
    English (including composition)
    Not Selected
    Foreign languages
    Yes
    History
    Not Selected
    Physical Education
    Not Selected
    Humanities
    Yes
    Intensive writing
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Philosophy
    Not Selected
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life47

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    16%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    100%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    0
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    16%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    9.6%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    14%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    89%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    12%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    30%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18.2
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    182
    Average age of full-time students
    19.8
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    19.8

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Not Selected
    Marching band
    Not Selected
    Model UN
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Opera
    Not Selected
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes
    Television station
    Not Selected
    Yearbook
    Yes

    ROTC

    Name of Cooperating Institution
    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Housing

    Apartments for married students
    Not Selected
    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Special housing for international students
    Not Selected
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Not Selected
    Cooperative housing
    Not Selected
    Theme housing
    Not Selected
    Wellness housing
    Not Selected
    Living Learning Communities
    Yes
    Annual Expenses17

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://gustavus.edu/admission/financial-aid/calculator.php

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    57386
    Tuition
    57386

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    638
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    12264
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7120
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5144
    Required Fees:
    318
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    12264
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7120
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5144

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    19

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    600
    Books and supplies:
    600
    Books and supplies:
    600

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
    1790
    Financial Aid129

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    135
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    15,051
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Not Selected
    Institutional methodology (IM)
    Not Selected
    Both FM and IM
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    2,563,219
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    3,856,763
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    40,442,864
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1,278,458
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    48,141,304
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    5,143,059
    Federal Work-Study
    725,649
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    637,627
    Total Self-Help
    6,506,335
    Parent Loans
    135,036
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    201,937
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    243,670
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    29,232
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    23,269,368
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1,767,467
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    25,309,737
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    7,486,865
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    1,493,983
    Total Self-Help
    8,980,848
    Parent Loans
    1,731,558
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    2,057,892
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    441
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    364
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    364
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    362
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    250
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    135
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    116
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    93%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    48,726
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    39,282
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2,919
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3,218
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,482
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,274
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,274
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,266
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    929
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    653
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    320
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    93%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    46,566
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    38,128
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3,513
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4,318
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    15
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    12
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    12
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    8
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    6
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    4
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    19,594
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    12,535
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4,004
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2,208

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    447

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    346
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    342
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    1
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    126
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    77
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    77
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    28
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    3,139
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,934
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    8,175
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    8,092

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not available
    Not Selected
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    86
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    17,669
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    3,604,432

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes
    Institution's own financial aid form
    Not Selected
    CSS PROFILE
    Not Selected
    State aid form
    /X
    Noncustodial PROFILE
    Not Selected
    Business/Farm Supplement
    Not Selected
    Other (specify):
    Not Selected
    Institution’s own financial aid form
    Not Selected

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    Yes

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Loans
    Not Selected
    State Loans
    Not Selected
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    Not Selected
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes
    United Negro College Fund
    Not Selected
    Federal Nursing Scholarship
    Not Selected

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Not Selected
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Not Selected
    Job skills
    Not Selected
    ROTC
    Yes
    Leadership
    Not Selected
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Not Selected
    State/district residency
    Not Selected
    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Not Selected
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Not Selected
    Job skills
    Not Selected
    Leadership
    Not Selected
    Music/drama
    Yes
    State/district residency
    Not Selected
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    First year free tuition for students with parent AGI less than $80,000.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred41

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0.052
    Architecture
    0
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.029
    Communication/journalism
    0.036
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0.031
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0.056
    Engineering
    0
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.022
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0.034
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0.11
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.025
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.02
    Parks and recreation
    0.07
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.009
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.068
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0.093
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0
    Social sciences
    0.095
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0.065
    Health professions and related programs
    0.056
    Business/marketing
    0.11
    History
    0.022
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence132

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    257
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    233
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    10
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    12
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    592
    All other degree-seeking: women
    740
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    859
    Total degree-seeking: women
    985
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    10
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    7
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    869
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    992
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    19
    All other degree-seeking: women
    16
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: men
    19
    Total degree-seeking: women
    16
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    6
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    4
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    25
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    20
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    0
    All other degree-seeking: women
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    0
    All other degree-seeking: women
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    1,905
    Total all graduate
    1
    Grand Total All Students
    1,906

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    0
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    1
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    22
    Hispanic/Latino
    42
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    16
    White, non-Hispanic
    374
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    15
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    18
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    0
    TOTAL
    490
    Nonresidents
    93
    Hispanic/Latino
    112
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    42
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,455
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    44
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    80
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    13
    TOTAL
    1,843
    Nonresidents
    103
    Hispanic/Latino
    119
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    42
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,495
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    45
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    82
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    16
    TOTAL
    1,906

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    473

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    214
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    163
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    274
    Total
    651
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    214
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    163
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    274
    Total
    651
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    129
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    103
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    184
    Total
    416
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    27
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    21
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    35
    Total
    83
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    156
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    124
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    219
    Total
    499
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.73
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.76
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.8
    Total
    0.77
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    155
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    27
    C. Total number who are women
    91
    D. Total number who are men
    64
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    2
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    145
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    10
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    0
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    31
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    4
    C. Total number who are women
    15
    D. Total number who are men
    16
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    12%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    16
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    186
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    31
    C. Total number who are women
    106
    D. Total number who are men
    80
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    2
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    157
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    26
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    1,879
    and ____ faculty
    165

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    76
    10-19
    181
    20-29
    103
    30-39
    38
    40-49
    4
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    402
    2-9
    14
    10-19
    50
    20-29
    0
    30-39
    0
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    64
    Source: Gustavus Adolphus College's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Gustavus Adolphus College

    Gustavus Adolphus College is a very small private university in Saint Peter, MN, in a city setting.

    What Gustavus Adolphus College looks for

    Gustavus Adolphus College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What ACT score do I need for Gustavus Adolphus College?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?

      Gustavus Adolphus College admits roughly 61% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Gustavus Adolphus College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,900 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Gustavus Adolphus College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Gustavus Adolphus College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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