Gustavus Adolphus College
#67 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)
Overview
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private institution that was founded in 1862. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,088 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 340 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Gustavus Adolphus College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #67. Its tuition and fees are $54,310.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a private institution that was founded in 1862. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,088 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 340 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Gustavus Adolphus College's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #67. Its tuition and fees are $54,310.
At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
Tuition & Fees
$54,310
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,088
Acceptance Rate
74%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$54,310
Room & Board
$11,290(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$45,621
$18,044
$18,044
Tuition & Fees
$54,310
Room & Board
$11,290(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$45,621
*Average cost after aid
Academics
76%
11:1
66%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Social Sciences
11%
$51,765
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
10%
$21,515
Psychology
10%
$32,211
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
10%
$49,305
Education
8%
$39,871
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Students
2,088
Graduate Enrollment
N/A
Total Enrollment
2,088
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
2,028
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
15%
Minority Enrollment
15%
Minority Enrollment
80%
White
5%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
International
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
53+
Sports Teams
4
Fraternities
5
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
76%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
70%
Average Debt at Graduation
$37,338
$40,338
$40,338
Graduation Rate
76%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
70%
Average Debt at Graduation
$37,338
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