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73.9%Acceptance
$54,310Tuition
1,930Students
76%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$65,607Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
73.9%
ACT Composite (avg)
28
Total Enrollment
1,930

Admissions Overview

Gustavus Adolphus College is less selective with a 73.90% acceptance rate. This means most qualified applicants get admitted, though you still need solid academics. The average ACT score is 28, indicating successful students typically score in the upper quartiles. The 84.23% retention rate suggests the school does a good job matching students to their environment.

Gustavus seeks students who value both intellectual growth and community engagement within a Lutheran liberal arts framework. The college particularly attracts those interested in music, theater, and service-oriented careers. With 80.41% of students from Minnesota, the school appeals to those who appreciate close-knit campus culture and want to explore diverse disciplines through the Four-One-Four academic calendar.