Gustavus Adolphus College
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
61.0%
Applications
5,294
Admitted
3,229
Enrolled
490
ACT Composite
24-30
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants5,294reported count
Admits3,22961%
Class seats49015% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 5,294 | 3,229 | 61% | 490 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 15%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$65,607
10 yrs after enrollment
77%
6-year completion
$22,900
sticker minus grants
$26,774
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
608fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
3 TABLESTitle:Dean of Academic Analytics
Office:Institutional Research & Analytics
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://gustavus.edu/instresearch/
Name of College/University:Gustavus Adolphus College
CertificateNot Selected
DiplomaNot Selected
AssociateNot Selected
Transfer AssociateNot Selected
Terminal AssociateNot Selected
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateNot Selected
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateNot Selected
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipNot Selected
Doctoral degree – professional practiceNot Selected
Doctoral degree -- otherNot Selected
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESSATNot Selected
ACTNot Selected
APNot Selected
CLEPNot Selected
Institutional ExamNot Selected
State Exam (specify):Not Selected
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
Total first-time, first-year who applied2,990
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,266
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled394
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,161
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted707
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled73
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,068
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted235
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled22
Total first-time, first-year who applied75
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted21
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History2
Total academic units22
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Social studies3
Academic electives2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: 30-3627
ACT Composite: 24-2954.9
ACT Composite: 18-2315.2
ACT Composite: 12-172.9
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-3622.1
ACT Math: 24-2946.1
ACT Math: 18-2327.5
ACT Math: 12-174.4
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT English: 30-3625.5
ACT English: 24-2938.7
ACT English: 18-2330.9
ACT English: 12-174.9
ACT English: 6-110
ACT English: Below 60
ACT Science: 30-3630.9
ACT Science: 24-2946.1
ACT Science: 18-2321.6
ACT Science: 12-171.5
ACT Science: 6-110
ACT Science: Below 60
ACT Reading: 30-3649.5
ACT Reading: 24-2928.9
ACT Reading: 18-2318.1
ACT Reading: 12-173.4
ACT Reading: 6-110
ACT Reading: Below 60
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.61
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:94.5
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
Yes, by:Not Selected
Yes, other:Not Selected
No set DateNot Selected
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified afterYes
OtherNot Selected
Amount of housing deposit:300
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESTotal23
FallYes
WinterNot Selected
SpringYes
SummerYes
High school transcriptRequired
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRequired
InterviewRecommended
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.68
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:https://gustavus.edu/admission/apply/transfer.php
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programNot Selected
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesNot Selected
Cross-registrationYes
Distance learningNot Selected
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
English as a Second Language (ESL)Not Selected
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
External degree programNot Selected
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Weekend collegeNot Selected
Arts/fine artsYes
Computer literacyNot Selected
English (including composition)Not Selected
Foreign languagesYes
HistoryNot Selected
Physical EducationNot Selected
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
PhilosophyNot Selected
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)16%
Percent of men who join fraternities10%
Percent of women who join sororities14%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing89%
Percent who live off campus or commute12%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18,2
Average age of full-time students19.8
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.8
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineNot Selected
Marching bandNot Selected
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaNot Selected
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Television stationNot Selected
YearbookYes
Name of Cooperating InstitutionMinnesota State University, Mankato
Apartments for married studentsNot Selected
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Special housing for international studentsNot Selected
Fraternity/sorority housingNot Selected
Cooperative housingNot Selected
Theme housingNot Selected
Wellness housingNot Selected
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://gustavus.edu/admission/financial-aid/calculator.php
Minimum12
Maximum19
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:$1,790
Financial Aid
12 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)Not Selected
Institutional methodology (IM)Not Selected
Both FM and IMYes
Federal$2,563,219
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,856,763
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$40,442,864
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,278,458
Total Scholarships/Grants$48,141,304
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,143,059
Federal Work-Study$725,649
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$637,627
Total Self-Help$6,506,335
Parent Loans$135,036
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$201,937
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$243,670
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$29,232
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$23,269,368
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,767,467
Total Scholarships/Grants$25,309,737
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$7,486,865
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,493,983
Total Self-Help$8,980,848
Parent Loans$1,731,558
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,057,892
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.447
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not availableNot Selected
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:86
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$17,669
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$3,604,432
FAFSAYes
Institution's own financial aid formNot Selected
CSS PROFILENot Selected
State aid form/X
Noncustodial PROFILENot Selected
Business/Farm SupplementNot Selected
Other (specify):Not Selected
Institution’s own financial aid formNot Selected
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Yes
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Nursing LoansNot Selected
State LoansNot Selected
College/university loans from institutional fundsNot Selected
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
United Negro College FundNot Selected
Federal Nursing ScholarshipNot Selected
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationNot Selected
ArtYes
AthleticsNot Selected
Job skillsNot Selected
ROTCYes
LeadershipNot Selected
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationNot Selected
State/district residencyNot Selected
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationNot Selected
ArtYes
AthleticsNot Selected
Job skillsNot Selected
LeadershipNot Selected
Music/dramaYes
State/district residencyNot Selected
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:First year free tuition for students with parent AGI less than $80,000.
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students1,879
and ____ faculty165