Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Fringe town

61%Acceptance rate
$22,900Average net price / year
77%Graduation rate
$65,607Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,774Median debt at graduation
1,878Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$56,076
Total cost of attendance
$67,613
Room & board
$11,804
Books & supplies
$900
Average net price
$22,900

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,015
$30–48k
$10,783
$48–75k
$13,875
$75–110k
$19,015
$110k+
$29,674

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61.0%
Average SAT
1290
ACT composite (25–75%)
24–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
First-year retention
88%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$51,546
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$65,607
Median debt (graduates)
$26,774
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
21%
Students with federal loans
54%

Programs: what graduates earn

22 of 38 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32$71,294$27,000
Accounting and Related Services28$64,094$26,500
Economics31$52,439$23,250
Communication and Media Studies32$50,074$27,000
Business/Commerce, General46$49,881$25,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12$47,250—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$44,117$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness48$38,796$27,000
Political Science and Government22$38,463$27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research29$38,024$23,250
English Language and Literature, General24$33,456$27,000
Psychology, General58$33,174$25,791
Biology, General54$31,877$25,105
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft9$28,601—
History15$38,177—
Fine and Studio Arts9$34,018—
Sociology17$38,554—
Physics9$73,540$26,000
Chemistry14—$26,901
Mathematics13$88,379—
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics22$62,016—
Computer Science24$72,945—

Students

Undergraduates
1,878
Graduate students
1
Part-time
2%
Women / men
53% / 47%
White
79%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
International
5%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Avg faculty salary
$75,366 / year
Full-time faculty
93%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
gustavus.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 4% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 5% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 11% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 7% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?

61.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1290 on the SAT.

How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?

The average net price after grants is $22,900 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $56,076 and the full cost of attendance is $67,613.

How much do Gustavus Adolphus College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $65,607 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

77% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.