Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 61%
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private university in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus College was founded in 1862 and enrolls 1,970 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,970 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 61% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $54,310 |
| Out-of-State | $54,310 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Gustavus Adolphus College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 29 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $53,570 | $53,570 |
| Fees | $740 | $740 |
| Room and Board | $11,290 | $11,290 |
| Books | $900 | $900 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $66,500 | $66,500 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Psychology, General | 52 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 49 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 42 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 31 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 29 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 24 | ||
| Education, General | 24 | ||
| Music, General | 20 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Geography | 8 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 6 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 | ||
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 3 | ||
| Scandinavian Studies | 3 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Russian Studies | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release