Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College ( gəs-TAY-vəs) is a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1862 by Swedish Americans led by Eric Norelius and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It was named for Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. Its residential campus includes a 125-acre arboretum.
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61%
Acceptance
$22,900
Net price
1,878
Enrollment
77%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
61%
Acceptance rate
1,290
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,900
Average net price
$56,076
In-state tuition
$56,076
Out-of-state tuition
$11,804
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$67,613
Total cost of attendance
21%
Students receiving Pell grants
54%
Students with federal loans
$26,774
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$65,607
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,546
Median earnings (6 yrs)
77%
Graduation rate
88%
Retention rate
90%
Earn more than a HS grad
$18,862
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,878
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
15%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Gustavus Adolphus College FAQ
Is Gustavus Adolphus College a public or private school?
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Peter, MN.
What is the acceptance rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?
Gustavus Adolphus College has an acceptance rate of 61%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?
The average annual net price at Gustavus Adolphus College is $22,900 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $56,076.
What is the graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?
About 77% of students at Gustavus Adolphus College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Gustavus Adolphus College students earn a median of $65,607 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College?
Admitted students at Gustavus Adolphus College have an average SAT score of 1,290 and an ACT midpoint of 29. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Gustavus Adolphus College?
Gustavus Adolphus College enrolls about 1,878 students.
Campus
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