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Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN gustavus.edu 1,930 students

Gustavus Adolphus College is located in St. Peter, Minnesota, offering a residential campus with a 125-acre arboretum for students to enjoy. The college has ties to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, shaping some aspects of campus life. Known for its liberal arts focus, Gustavus cultivates a strong sense of community among its students.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,395
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$54,310
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Gustavus Adolphus College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 21% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,607, roughly 60% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,799 $63,196
$30K – $48K $14,251 $57,004
$48K – $75K $17,611 $70,444
$75K – $110K $26,149 $104,596
$110K+ $34,227 $136,908
Sticker price (no aid) $54,310 $217,240
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Gustavus Adolphus College

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting Compare across schools →
69
$64,094/yr Very High 3.0x
Nursing Compare across schools →
67
$71,294/yr High 2.5x
Economics Compare across schools →
63
$52,439/yr Very High 3.2x
Business Compare across schools →
56
$49,881/yr High 2.2x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
49
$47,250/yr High 1.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
45
$44,117/yr High 1.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
38
$50,074/yr High 1.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
38
$38,463/yr Very High 1.8x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
35
$38,796/yr Moderate 1.7x
Psychology Compare across schools →
31
$33,174/yr High 1.8x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
28
$38,024/yr High 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
26
$31,877/yr High 1.7x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
24
$28,601/yr Moderate 0.3x
English Compare across schools →
21
$33,456/yr Very High 0.8x