Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$22,900
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
76.6%
Admission rate
61%
Undergrad size
1,878
In-state tuition
$56,076
Out-of-state tuition
$56,076
Cost of attendance
$67,613
Median earnings (10y)
$65,607
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,290
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 88.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (29%), social sciences (27%), humanities & arts (21%).
- STEM29%
- Health6%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts21%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services7%
- Biological sciences10.9%~206 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business10.9%~206 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences9.5%~179 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.3%~175 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~128 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~121 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.6%~105 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.6%~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.4%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics2.5%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.1%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | $34,044 | $25,914 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 106 | $17,937 | $25,640 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 89 | $47,068 | $25,625 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 87 | $33,557 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 68 | $35,694 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 61 | $65,715 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | $18,435 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 52 | $34,550 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 52 | $39,638 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 51 | $56,092 | $26,959 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 48 | $53,254 | $24,474 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 44 | $24,819 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 37 | $40,021 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 32 | $13,913 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 31 | $28,533 | $26,901 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 23 | $66,124 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $26,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | — | $38,866 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Gustavus Adolphus College
Gustavus Adolphus College is a mid-sized institution located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,878 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Gustavus Adolphus College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,900 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $56,076 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $67,613 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 76.6%, a strong completion outcome. 88.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $65,607 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Gustavus Adolphus College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (29% of credentials), social sciences (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Gustavus Adolphus College accepts 61% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,290. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Saint Peter, Minnesota (town), Gustavus Adolphus College draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Gustavus Adolphus College
Q.How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost?
The average net price at Gustavus Adolphus College is $22,900 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $67,613.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?
Gustavus Adolphus College has a 6-year graduation rate of 76.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Gustavus Adolphus College?
Gustavus Adolphus College admits 61% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Gustavus Adolphus College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gustavus Adolphus College graduate earns $65,607 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Gustavus Adolphus College?
Published tuition is $56,076 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Gustavus Adolphus College located?
Gustavus Adolphus College is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota (ZIP 56082).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Gustavus Adolphus College at their official website.