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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota · Private

62%acceptance rate
1180–1370SAT middle 50% (from ACT)
24–30ACT middle 50%
$28,805average net price

Gustavus Adolphus College admitted 62% of 4,768 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1180–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 76% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Gustavus Adolphus College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 1, 2026
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free, and Gustavus Adolphus College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Gustavus Adolphus College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Gustavus Adolphus College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Gustavus Adolphus College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Essay

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • –

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.61 GPA.

  • 4.09%
  • 3.75–3.9939%
  • 3.50–3.7423%
  • 3.25–3.4910%
  • 3.00–3.249%
  • 2.50–2.999%
  • 2.00–2.490.2%
  • Under 2.00.2%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $67,680 a year. After grants, students paid $28,805 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$15,799
  • $30–48k$14,251
  • $48–75k$17,611
  • $75–110k$26,149
  • $110k+$34,227

Quick answers

What is Gustavus Adolphus College’s acceptance rate?

Gustavus Adolphus College admitted 62% of applicants: 2,975 of 4,768 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Gustavus Adolphus College’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1180 to 1370 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1310. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Gustavus Adolphus College’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27, and Gustavus Adolphus College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Gustavus Adolphus College have supplemental essays?

No. Gustavus Adolphus College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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