Gustavus Adolphus College Admission Requirements
- 0/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Saint Peter, MN
-
0 reviews
Gustavus Adolphus College Admission Overview
Gustavus Adolphus College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Gustavus Adolphus College admitted 61% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.69 GPA (A-). Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Gustavus Adolphus College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Gustavus Adolphus College
Acceptance Rate
The Gustavus Adolphus College acceptance rate is 61%. Last year, 3,229 of 5,294 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Gustavus Adolphus College and can you get accepted?
Gustavus Adolphus College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Gustavus Adolphus College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Gustavus Adolphus College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.69Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.69
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Gustavus Adolphus College typically have around a 3.69 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #5 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Gustavus Adolphus College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
Not ReportedFreshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Gustavus Adolphus College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
42%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
Open the Gustavus Adolphus College chances calculatorApplying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Gustavus Adolphus College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Apr 1, 2027Days left to Apply
213Applicants have 213 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Gustavus Adolphus College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 61% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.69 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Gustavus Adolphus College often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173647.
GPA calculator: Gustavus Adolphus College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026