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Gustavus Adolphus College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range24 to 30

Average GPA3.61

Acceptance Rate61%

Gustavus admits a majority of applicants, but the enrolled-student profile is still solid: average GPA 3.61 and ACT middle range 24 to 30. If you test, aim for a 27+ ACT to make the score a clear asset; otherwise, lean into grades, course rigor, and fit.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Gustavus Adolphus College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Gustavus Adolphus College enrolls about 1,906 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Gustavus has an 88% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 77% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Saint Peter, MN

Undergrad Enrollment1,906

Freshman Retention88%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio11:1

Graduation Rate77%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Gustavus Adolphus College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Gustavus, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus early fall for retakes that could boost your superscore. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, plan on September as your final retake so scores have time to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Gustavus is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $55,746, with 73% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $15,051.

Tuition and Fees$55,746

Room and Board$11,804

Average Merit Award$15,051

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid73%

Average Aid Package$48,726

Average Debt at Grad$3,139

At Gustavus Adolphus College, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $67,550. Aid is a major part of the cost picture, with 73% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $48,726. Gustavus also reports an average merit award of $15,051, which can further reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $3,139.