Gustavus Adolphus College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,125
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Gustavus Adolphus College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Gustavus Adolphus College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,490

Cost of attendance at Gustavus Adolphus College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,490

Cost of attendance at Gustavus Adolphus College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Gustavus Adolphus College received on average $33,174 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,174

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	149	25%	$5,312	$791,486
Other Federal Grant	149	25%	$6,936	$1,033,486
State Grant/Scholarships	247	42%	$5,880	$1,452,352
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	577	98%	$29,269	$16,887,932
Total Grant & Scholarships	584	99%	$33,174	$19,373,770

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gustavus Adolphus College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gustavus Adolphus College students is 78.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.0%.

78.4%

asian 85.7% 24 students
African American 28.6% 4 students
white 79.8% 382 students
hispanic 69.4% 25 students
International Students 89.2% 33 students
Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Gustavus Adolphus College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gustavus Adolphus College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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