Saint Peter, MN
Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 62% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,957 | 3,432 | 642 | 69% |
| 2020 | 4,737 | 3,345 | 587 | 71% |
| 2021 | 3,799 | 2,757 | 551 | 73% |
| 2022 | 3,781 | 2,794 | 463 | 74% |
| 2023 | 4,450 | 2,750 | 499 | 62% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,457 of 2,158 women and 1,291 of 2,279 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Gustavus Adolphus College has an acceptance rate of 62% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,750 of 4,450 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 62 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,450 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 499 enrolled.
No. Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 62% — it has become more selective.