Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Gustavus Adolphus College is 73.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.57%. 1,851 men and 1,930 women applied to Gustavus Adolphus and 1,246 men and 1,548 women students were accepted.
Among them, 229 men and 234 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Gustavus Adolphus.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,781 | 1,851 | 1,930 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,246 | 1,548 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 463 | 229 | 234 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 73.90% | 67.31% | 80.21% | - | - |
| Yield | 16.57% | 18.38% | 15.12% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 90 students (19%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Gustavus Adolphus.
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Gustavus Adolphus. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 28.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 32 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Recommendations to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Gustavus Adolphus. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Gustavus Adolphus College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Gustavus Adolphus.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | gustavus.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | gustavus.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |