Gustavus Adolphus College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2674 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #742 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #680 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1383 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 1,952
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- gustavus.edu
Gustavus Adolphus College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gustavus Adolphus College has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% 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 | 62% | 57% | 68% |
| Applicants | 4,450 | 2,279 | 2,158 |
| Admissions | 2,750 | 1,291 | 1,457 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 499 | 231 | 266 |
53 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
194 or 39%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gustavus Adolphus College are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1550 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 107 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 93 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 87 (4%) |
| Asian | 48 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 45 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gustavus Adolphus College is $28,805 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 | $15,799 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,251 |
| $48-75K | $17,611 |
| $75-110K | $26,149 |
| $110K+ | $34,227 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,570 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,570 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,570 |
| Fee in-district | $740 |
| Fee in-state | $740 |
| Fee out-of-state | $740 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,125 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,290 |
| Room charge | $6,980 |
| Meal charge | $4,310 |
Gustavus Adolphus College majors
Gustavus Adolphus College has granted 686 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 58 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 46 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 38 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 32 |
| Economics, General | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 29 |
| Accounting | 28 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 19 |
| Sociology, General | 17 |
| Education, General | 15 |
| History, General | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Chemistry, General | 14 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 14 |
| Music, General | 14 |
| Mathematics, General | 13 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Geography | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 8 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 7 |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 5 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 5 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Dance, General | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Scandinavian Studies | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 686 |
Gustavus Adolphus College has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 70% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gustavus Adolphus College has published 1,756 scientific papers with 26,515 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 21 | 46 |
| 1993 | 16 | 128 |
| 1994 | 13 | 59 |
| 1995 | 26 | 50 |
| 1996 | 18 | 128 |
| 1997 | 19 | 110 |
| 1998 | 18 | 94 |
| 1999 | 29 | 115 |
| 2000 | 29 | 114 |
| 2001 | 34 | 170 |
| 2002 | 41 | 161 |
| 2003 | 27 | 227 |
| 2004 | 50 | 233 |
| 2005 | 45 | 321 |
| 2006 | 51 | 335 |
| 2007 | 29 | 404 |
| 2008 | 47 | 486 |
| 2009 | 38 | 557 |
| 2010 | 69 | 696 |
| 2011 | 60 | 950 |
| 2012 | 45 | 1043 |
| 2013 | 56 | 1029 |
| 2014 | 70 | 1117 |
| 2015 | 71 | 1237 |
| 2016 | 81 | 1278 |
| 2017 | 72 | 1384 |
| 2018 | 84 | 1579 |
| 2019 | 62 | 1661 |
| 2020 | 71 | 1933 |
| 2021 | 63 | 2047 |
| 2022 | 76 | 2062 |
| 2023 | 78 | 2163 |
| 2024 | 45 | 1806 |
Gustavus Adolphus College alumni
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Peter Krause
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actordirectoractor
- Biography
-
Peter William Krause is an American actor, director, and producer. He has played lead roles in multiple 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–present).
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Steve Zahn
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm actorcomedianstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Steven James Zahn, is an American actor. The accolades he has received include an Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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James M. McPherson
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacherhistorian
- Biography
-
James Munro McPherson is an American historian specializing in the American Civil War. He is the George Henry Davis '86 Professor Emeritus of United States History at Princeton University. He received the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era. McPherson was the president of the American Historical Association in 2003.
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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 and current First Lady of Minnesota as the wife of Governor Tim Walz. Her husband was the Democratic Party candidate for vice president in the 2024 United States presidential election.
General info
| Alternative names | GAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1862 |
| Motto | E Caelo Nobis Vires Our Strength Comes From Heaven |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 581 |
| 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 |