Gustavus Adolphus College
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,930
Men / Women
47% / 53%
White
70%
Hispanic
15%
International
5%
Mixed
4%
Asian
2%
Black
2%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
33%
Business & Economics
15%
Engineering, Computing & Math
7%
Arts
6%
Education
6%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$56,076
Est. Cost of Attendance
$67,613
10-Year ROI
$168,000
ROI Percentile
66th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
88%
4-Year Graduation Rate
64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
77%
Transfer-Out Rate
16%
Weather
Comfortable Days
100 (24th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,620 (53th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (74th pctl)
Muggyness
Very Dry
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
15%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
42%
ACT Range
24
–
30
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Adolphus College | 557 | 39% / 61% | 2% | $67,058 | |
| Computer Science | 17 — | 82% / 18% | 0% | $112,355 | |
| Mathematics | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $90,183 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 9 — | 44% / 56% | 0% | $89,867 | |
| Biochemistry | 12 — | 33% / 67% | 8% | — | |
| Biology | 49 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | $59,367 | |
| Chemistry | 24 — | 54% / 46% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 29 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $60,220 | |
| Geosciences | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Kinesiology | 33 — | 48% / 52% | 3% | $58,860 | |
| Nursing | 31 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $76,834 | |
| Accounting | 19 — | 53% / 47% | 0% | $89,357 | |
| Business | 42 — | 69% / 31% | 5% | $71,200 | |
| Economics | 14 — | 79% / 21% | 0% | $92,393 | |
| Sports Management | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $58,860 | |
| Classical Languages | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 20 — | 40% / 60% | 10% | $63,369 | |
| English | 19 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $40,954 | |
| French | |||||
| Geography | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | — | |
| History | 12 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $51,101 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Japanese | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 25% | — | |
| Philosophy | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 25 — | 32% / 68% | 4% | $62,896 | |
| Psychology | 52 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $63,105 | |
| Religious Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Russian Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Scandinavian Studies | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $51,070 | |
| Spanish | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Women's Studies | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Education | 24 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | — | |
| English Education | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $52,733 | |
| Science Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,733 | |
| Social Studies Education | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $52,733 | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,399 | |
| Dance | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 20 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Music Teacher Education | |||||
| Studio Art | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 12% | $39,399 | |
| Theater | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — |