Gustavus Adolphus College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2567 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #723 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #662 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1406 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 1,905
- Graduates
- 1
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- gustavus.edu
Gustavus Adolphus College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gustavus Adolphus College has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 23% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 56% | 65% |
| Applicants | 5,294 | 2,514 | 2,769 |
| Admissions | 3,229 | 1,417 | 1,810 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 490 | 257 | 233 |
79 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
204 or 42%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gustavus Adolphus College are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1495 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 119 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 103 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (4%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gustavus Adolphus College is $26,094 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,015 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,783 |
| $48-75K | $13,875 |
| $75-110K | $19,015 |
| $110K+ | $29,674 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,446 | $23,360 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,446 | $23,360 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,446 | $23,360 |
| Fee in-district | $630 | $410 |
| Fee in-state | $630 | $410 |
| Fee out-of-state | $630 | $410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,015 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,004 |
| Room charge | $7,050 |
| Meal charge | $5,954 |
Gustavus Adolphus College majors
Gustavus Adolphus College has granted 557 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 52 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 49 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 42 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 33 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 29 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
| Chemistry, General | 24 |
| Education, General | 24 |
| Music, General | 20 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 |
| Computer Science | 17 |
| Economics, General | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 9 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Women's Studies | 9 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Sociology, General | 6 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 3 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Dance, General | 2 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 557 |
Gustavus Adolphus College has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 73% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gustavus Adolphus College has published 1,780 scientific papers with 27,907 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 128 |
| 1994 | 13 | 59 |
| 1995 | 26 | 50 |
| 1996 | 18 | 128 |
| 1997 | 19 | 110 |
| 1998 | 18 | 95 |
| 1999 | 29 | 115 |
| 2000 | 29 | 115 |
| 2001 | 34 | 170 |
| 2002 | 41 | 161 |
| 2003 | 27 | 227 |
| 2004 | 50 | 233 |
| 2005 | 45 | 321 |
| 2006 | 51 | 335 |
| 2007 | 29 | 404 |
| 2008 | 47 | 487 |
| 2009 | 38 | 556 |
| 2010 | 69 | 696 |
| 2011 | 60 | 948 |
| 2012 | 45 | 1045 |
| 2013 | 56 | 1029 |
| 2014 | 70 | 1116 |
| 2015 | 71 | 1238 |
| 2016 | 81 | 1280 |
| 2017 | 72 | 1389 |
| 2018 | 84 | 1579 |
| 2019 | 62 | 1661 |
| 2020 | 71 | 1935 |
| 2021 | 63 | 2048 |
| 2022 | 76 | 2066 |
| 2023 | 79 | 2163 |
| 2024 | 45 | 1830 |
| 2025 | 30 | 1801 |
Gustavus Adolphus College alumni
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Peter Krause
- Enrolled in Gustavus Adolphus College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- television actordirectoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Peter William Krause is an American actor, director, and producer. He has held leading roles across multiple acclaimed television series, portraying Casey McCall on Sports Night (1998–2000), Nate Fisher on Six Feet Under (2001–2005), Nick George on Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2009), Adam Braverman on Parenthood (2010–2015), Benjamin Jones on The Catch (2016–2017), and Bobby Nash on Fox/ABC's 9-1-1 (2018–2025).
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Steve Zahn
- Occupations
- film actorcomedianstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Steven James Zahn is an American actor.
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Gwen Walz
- Occupations
- community leaderacademic administratoreducator
- Biography
-
Gwen Walz is an American educator and public school administrator. She is the 39th First Lady of Minnesota as of 2019 and the wife of Governor Tim Walz. Her husband was the Democratic Party candidate for vice president in the 2024 United States presidential election.
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Jack Bergman
- Enrolled in Gustavus Adolphus College
- In 1969 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- business executivemilitary officeraircraft pilotpolitician
- Biography
-
John Warren Bergman is an American politician and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 1st congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.
General info
| Alternative names | GAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1862 |
| Motto | E Caelo Nobis Vires Our Strength Comes From Heaven |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 539 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 West College Avenue Saint Peter, Minnesota, 56082-1498 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 5079338000 |