Gustavus Adolphus College

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About Gustavus Adolphus College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Gustavus Adolphus College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Saint Peter, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,251, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The college offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 78%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $49,950.

Saint Peter, MN

$49,950

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

73%

Acceptance Rate Insight

73% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

84%

Retention Rate Insight

84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

78%

Graduation Rate Insight

78% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

968

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,936
State Grant Aid$5,880
Institution Grant Aid$29,269
Pell Grant Aid$4,740

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

39.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Gymnastics
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
19Philosophy And Religious Studies.
20Physical Sciences.
21Psychology.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.