Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $67,613. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,076 |
| Housing & meals | $11,290 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Personal & travel | $1,180 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,833 |
| Total cost of attendance | $67,613 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Gustavus Adolphus College net price compared with other Minnesota colleges
Gustavus Adolphus College has the 21st-lowest average net price of 37 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | $19,139 | 54% | $56,922 |
| 18 | St Catherine University | $19,764 | 61% | $59,282 |
| 19 | Bethany Lutheran College | $20,148 | 55% | $46,110 |
| 20 | Hamline University | $20,744 | 60% | $61,106 |
| 21 | Gustavus Adolphus College | $22,900 | 77% | $65,607 |
| 22 | Augsburg University | $23,873 | 52% | $58,829 |
| 23 | St Olaf College | $23,874 | 84% | $65,543 |
| 24 | Concordia College at Moorhead | $24,902 | 61% | $59,317 |
| 25 | Carleton College | $25,407 | 90% | $75,525 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Minnesota colleges →
Why Gustavus Adolphus College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | $22,900 | 77% | $65,607 | This school |
| Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | $24,902 | 61% | $59,317 | |
| St Olaf College | 48% | $23,874 | 84% | $65,543 | |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | — | $35,887 | 0% | $48,666 | |
| Bethel University | 88% | $28,556 | 71% | $63,764 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Gustavus Adolphus College would cost you $2,002 less per year than Concordia College at Moorhead, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Gustavus Adolphus College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$24,906).
- Gustavus Adolphus College gives aided families $23,673 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Minnesota resident | Gustavus Adolphus College | Concordia College at Moorhead | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,076 | $31,170 | +$24,906 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $900 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,290 | $11,880 | −$590 |
| Personal & travel | $1,180 | $3,400 | −$2,220 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,833 | −$1,408 | −$425 |
| Sticker price | $67,613 | $45,942 | +$21,671 |
| Average grants | −$44,713 | −$21,040 | −$23,673 |
| You pay | $22,900 | $24,902 | −$2,002 |
“+” means Gustavus Adolphus College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Gustavus Adolphus College cost questions
How much is tuition at Gustavus Adolphus College?
Tuition and fees are $56,076 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Gustavus Adolphus College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $67,613 a year.
What do families actually pay at Gustavus Adolphus College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,900 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,015; $48–75k pay $13,875; $110k+ pay $29,674.
How much debt do Gustavus Adolphus College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and 1.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Gustavus Adolphus College overview