About Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College

:round_pushpin: Saint Peter, MN • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 62%

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private university in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Gustavus Adolphus College was founded in 1862 and enrolls 2,143 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 2,143
Campus Setting town
Admission rate 62%
Tuition and fees
In State $54,310
Out-of-State $54,310
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 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
ACT Composite 25 28 31
ACT English 23 28 32
ACT Math 24 27 29
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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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
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
Psychology, General 58
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
Business/Commerce, General 46
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 38
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 32
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 32
Economics, General 31
Environmental Studies 29
Accounting 28
Computer Science 24
English Language and Literature, General 24
Political Science and Government, General 22
Spanish Language and Literature 19
Sociology, General 17
Education, General 15
History, General 15
Mathematics and Statistics 14
Biochemistry 14
Chemistry, General 14
Music, General 14
Mathematics, General 13
Philosophy 12
Geography 10
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 9
Geology/Earth Science, General 9
Physics, General 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
Japanese Language and Literature 8
Art/Art Studies, General 8
Social Studies Teacher Education 7
Latin American and Caribbean Studies 5
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 5
Women’s Studies 5
French Language and Literature 3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Russian Studies 2
Dance, General 2
Scandinavian Studies 2
Music Teacher Education 1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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