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About Gustavus Adolphus College

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Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in Saint Peter, MN, known for its liberal arts college, lutheran affiliated, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 74%, GAC is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 463 students each year. GAC is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. GAC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,864 per year; the sticker price of $63,270 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Gustavus Adolphus College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

74%
Overall Accept Rate
28
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

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Demonstrated Interest
Visit campus in Saint Peter and sign up for a formal tour or an Overnight Visit program, since Gustavus tracks these touchpoints and personal visits signal genuine commitment to a small residential community like this one.
Essay Strategy
If you have attended or followed Gustavus Adolphus College's Nobel Conference, which is one of the longest-running science symposiums in the country, mention it in your essays or additional information section to show you have engaged with what makes this campus distinctive.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Gustavus Adolphus College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$63k/yr$12.0k
30k-48k~$63k/yr$10.8k
48k-75k~$63k/yr$13.9k
75k-110k~$63k/yr$19.0k
110k+~$63k/yr$29.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

76%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,200
Undergrad Enrollment
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