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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082-1498

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Gustavus Adolphus College is a private institution in Saint Peter with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1320, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,607 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,895.

Established
1862
Motto
E Caelo Nobis Vires
Mascot
Gus the Lion
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Minnesota
Division
Division III
62%Acceptance
1320SAT Avg
1,930Students
11:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$65,607Earnings 10yr
$26,895Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gustavus Adolphus College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.8%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

61.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1320

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,310
Room & Board$11,290
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$65,976
Average Net Price$26,895
Median Debt at Graduation$26,774
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,799
$30–48K$14,251
$48–75K$17,611
$75–110K$26,149
$110K+$34,227

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,895

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,930
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 2%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.8%
Freshman Retention84.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,546
8 Years$57,206
10 Years$65,607

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,700
Men
$65,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#67
Forbes
#173
Wall Street Journal
#48
Washington Monthly
#18

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Varsity Sports — Golden Gusties

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
57 mi(99 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
316 mi(548 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
362 mi(627 min)

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