Gustavus Adolphus College
About Gustavus Adolphus College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, Minnesota. It offers programs in psychology, business, biology, and music, with a Swedish Lutheran heritage and a strong science curriculum.
Founded
1862
Location
Saint Peter, Minnesota
Students
1,879
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
61%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
76.7%
Near national average
Tuition
$56,076
Per year
Avg Net Price
$22,900
After financial aid
SAT Average
1290
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$65,607
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
61 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
Nov 1
Regular
Rolling
Gustavus Adolphus College accepts 61% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1290/ 1600
Average: 1290 out of 1600
ACT Scores
29/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
76.7% complete their degree within six years
Retention
88%
4-Year Grad
72%
6-Year Grad
78%
Teaching Quality
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
92.7%
$/Student
$18.9K
Class Size
Medium
72% of students graduate on time, and 92.7% of courses are taught by full-time faculty. That personal instruction helps keep students on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$56,076
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,804
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,613
After Financial Aid
$22,900
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,015
Receive Grants
20.7%
Take Loans
54%
Don't let the $56,076 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $22,900 after financial aid, a 59% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $12,015.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Gustavus Adolphus College fund their education.
While in School
20.7%
Get Grants
Free money
54%
Take Loans
Must repay
$78,419
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$26,774
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$284/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $26,774 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $66K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Gustavus Adolphus College.
Gender
53.1%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,878
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1
Graduates
14.7%
First-Gen
19 yrs
Avg Age
0.8%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men).
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,878
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Liberal Arts
Classification
What This College Offers
4-1-4 calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Gustavus Adolphus College fields 12 varsity teams with 1,020 student athletes, about 54% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III with football
Conference
Minnesota
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
12
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
1,020
54% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
620
Men
400
Women
9
Men's Teams
10
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Gustavus Adolphus Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$65,607
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$33K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$32K
54 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$39K
48 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$50K
46 grads
1yr Earnings
Communication and Media Studies
$50K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$71K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $52K at six years, $48K at eight, and $66K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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