Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN · Town (fringe)

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Acceptance rate
61.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$22,900
Sticker price $67,613
Graduation rate
77%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$65,607
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
61.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,450
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,750
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
499
Yield (admitted who enroll)
18%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
68%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
57%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
0% / 39%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,015
Family income $30–48k$10,783
Family income $48–75k$13,875
Family income $75–110k$19,015
Family income $110k+$29,674
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,613
Tuition & fees – in-state
$56,076
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$56,076
Median debt at graduation
$26,774
Students with federal loans
54%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
77%
Freshmen who return for year 2
88%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$41,780
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$65,607

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,878
Graduate students
1
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Full-time faculty
93%

Undergraduate diversity

White79%
Hispanic6.2%
International5.0%
Two or more4.3%
Asian2.4%
Black2.2%
Unknown0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing13%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences11%
Psychology7.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness7.3%
Social Sciences7.0%
Visual & Performing Arts6.5%
Education5.5%
Physical Sciences5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Rebecca M. Bergman
Main phone
(507) 933-8000
Address
800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.