Gustavus Adolphus College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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.
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Gustavus Adolphus College facts and stats
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.
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How do your scores compare at Gustavus?
Key Gustavus Adolphus College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.
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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.
⬡ LangSmith00cdd513-6322-4118-92ba-517162161031Student life at Gustavus Adolphus College
89% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 10% of men join fraternities, and 14% of women join sororities.
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