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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, Minnesota · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$51,546

Acceptance Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

76%

Annual Tuition

$54,310

At a Glance

Total Students

1,930

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

56%

Median Debt

$26,774

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,930. The college has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 61.8% of applicants. A significant majority of students return for their second year, with an 84.2% retention rate, and 75.8% graduate. The annual tuition cost is $54,310, and 55.5% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College experience positive financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,780, increasing to $51,546 after five years, and $65,607 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $26,774.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$52k

5 YEARS

$66k

10 YEARS

Top 28% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Gustavus Adolphus College alumni earn a median salary of $41,780. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $51,546, and after ten years, the median salary is $65,607. The median debt for graduates is $26,774. Over half of the students, 55.5%, receive financial aid.

Gustavus Adolphus College has a student body of 1,930 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 61.8% and a graduation rate of 75.8%. The retention rate is 84.2%. The annual in-state tuition is $54,310.

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Campus Location

Saint Peter, Minnesota

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

Gustavus Adolphus College is located in Saint Peter, Minnesota. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gustavus Adolphus College has an acceptance rate of 61.8%.