Saint Peter, MN · Private · 1,878 undergraduates · town
Gustavus Adolphus College
Moderately selective
The annual Nobel Conference brings leading researchers and thinkers to campus for public discussion of major scientific and ethical questions.
Institutional profile
Well established Solid in academic standing, and solid in career outcomes.- Admission
- 61.8% admitted
- Price by income
- Varies across five income ranges
- Completion
- 76.9%
4,450 applicants in the reported year
Compare recent average annual costs by household income
$65,607 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets Gustavus Adolphus College apart
Academic design
Students pursue liberal arts and sciences, business, education, health-related preparation, research, and interdisciplinary study with an emphasis on discussion and faculty mentorship.
Campus pattern
The hilltop campus is highly residential, with music ensembles, athletics, student organizations, faith life, and annual events that draw the wider community.
Defining feature
The annual Nobel Conference brings leading researchers and thinkers to campus for public discussion of major scientific and ethical questions.
Can I get in?
61.8% admitted
Start with academic preparation, then show why this particular academic and campus environment fits you.
Recent applicant pool
4,450About 62 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 0% submitted an SAT, and 39% submitted an ACT. The SAT range comes from a small share of admitted students and does not describe the full class.
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Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for Gustavus Adolphus College, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What Gustavus Adolphus College weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Students pursue liberal arts and sciences, business, education, health-related preparation, research, and interdisciplinary study with an emphasis on discussion and faculty mentorship.
Make the fit specific
The annual Nobel Conference brings leading researchers and thinkers to campus for public discussion of major scientific and ethical questions.
Account for the tradeoff
Keep academic direction and school-specific choices coherent across the application.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Build the calendar around the earliest realistic application round and make the school-specific case concrete.
Fee waiver: accepted
Major and program admission
Some fields have their own entry path.
The college admit rate above covers the university as a whole. These requirements apply only to the named program.
NursingAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
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Average annual cost by household income at Gustavus Adolphus College
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
The annual Nobel Conference brings leading researchers and thinkers to campus for public discussion of major scientific and ethical questions.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Business/Commerce, General
Communication and Media Studies
What is campus life like?
Gustavus Adolphus College beyond the classroom
The hilltop campus is highly residential, with music ensembles, athletics, student organizations, faith life, and annual events that draw the wider community.
A defining academic feature
Students pursue liberal arts and sciences, business, education, health-related preparation, research, and interdisciplinary study with an emphasis on discussion and faculty mentorship.
What shapes an ordinary week
The hilltop campus is highly residential, with music ensembles, athletics, student organizations, faith life, and annual events that draw the wider community.
What changes the experience
The annual Nobel Conference brings leading researchers and thinkers to campus for public discussion of major scientific and ethical questions.