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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MNPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 61% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Saint Peter, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 61%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
61% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite24 - 30
1typical 50% range36
61%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,200
Earnings 5yr: $87,570
Debt: $26,959
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,252
Earnings 5yr: $90,545
Debt: $24,474
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,114
Earnings 5yr: $75,297
Debt: $27,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,260
Earnings 5yr: $69,776
Debt: $25,625
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,540
Earnings 5yr: $88,070
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,423
Earnings 5yr: $62,102
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,218
Earnings 5yr: $61,638
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,016
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,870
Earnings 5yr: $57,683
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,202
Earnings 5yr: $58,180
Debt: $25,640
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,277
Earnings 5yr: $61,843
Debt: $25,914
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,758
Earnings 5yr: $59,016
Debt: $23,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,822
Earnings 5yr: $51,678
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,629
Earnings 5yr: $46,637
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,987
Earnings 5yr: $40,135
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $110,108
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $88,379
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,079
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,049
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,611
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,900
In-State Tuition$56,076
Out-of-State Tuition$56,076
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,546
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$65,607
Completion Signals
77%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$91,078
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