Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082-1498
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private institution in Saint Peter with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1320, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,607 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,895.
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Varsity Sports — Golden Gusties
History & Fun Facts
- •It offered classes for grade-school children; collegiate courses were not offered until nearly a decade later, but the college uses the earlier date as the year it was founded.
- •Originally named Minnesota Elementarskola (elementary school in Swedish), it moved the following year to East Union, an unincorporated town in Dahlgren Township.
- •In 1865, on the 1,000th anniversary of the death of St.
- •1905 In April 1873, the college was to be renamed Gustavus Adolphus Literary Theological Institute in honor of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden once the final location and buildings were secured.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,250
Programs (38)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average