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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN·Private·~61% acceptance

Located in Saint Peter, MN, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private college. Admissions are accessible, with about 61% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $22,900 per year after financial aid. About 76% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $65,607 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$22,900/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $67,613
Aid cuts ~$44,713/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1370
ACT (middle 50%)24–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
76%
graduation rate
88%
freshman retention
$51,546
median earnings, 6yr
$65,607
median earnings, 10yr
How Gustavus Adolphus College reads an application

What Gustavus Adolphus College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesReligious commitmentDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Gustavus Adolphus College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Gustavus Adolphus College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorApplication essays
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Gustavus Adolphus College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate?
Gustavus Adolphus College admits about 61% of applicants.
How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?
At Gustavus Adolphus College, the average net price after aid is about $22,900 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $67,613 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1370 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT.
What are Gustavus Adolphus College's application deadlines?
Gustavus Adolphus College's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Gustavus Adolphus College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Gustavus Adolphus College rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Religious commitment, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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