More selective than 74% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 39% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Gustavus Adolphus College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Gustavus Adolphus College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Gustavus Adolphus College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Gustavus Adolphus College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 61% | — | — | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 62% | — | — | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Gustavus Adolphus College compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Gustavus Adolphus College has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | St Olaf College | 48% | 84% | $23,874 |
| 7 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 48% | 51% | $29,926 |
| 8 | Bemidji State University | 56% | 48% | $15,261 |
| 9 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 59% | 57% | $17,997 |
| 10 | Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | 77% | $22,900 |
| 11 | Southwest Minnesota State University | 62% | 45% | $15,291 |
| 12 | Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | 61% | $24,902 |
| 13 | University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71% | 57% | $13,744 |
| 14 | University of Minnesota-Morris | 75% | 63% | $8,837 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Gustavus Adolphus College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Gustavus Adolphus College admissions questions
What is the Gustavus Adolphus College acceptance rate?
Gustavus Adolphus College accepts 61% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,750 of 4,450 applicants were admitted.
Does Gustavus Adolphus College require the SAT or ACT?
Gustavus Adolphus College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Gustavus Adolphus College?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (499 of 2,750).
Is Gustavus Adolphus College getting harder to get into?
Gustavus Adolphus College accepted 61% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 62% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gustavus Adolphus College overview