Admissions Overview
The admission process at Gustavus Adolphus College has a 62% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Gustavus Adolphus College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
62%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
4,450
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
18%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Gustavus Adolphus College has a 62% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Gustavus Adolphus College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Gustavus Adolphus College.0 About 39% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 25 to 31.
ACT Scores
39% of students submitted1
36
25 – 31
1
36
23 – 32
1
36
24 – 32
Admission Statistics
4,450 students applied to GUSTAVUS. Of those, 62% were accepted (2,750 students). Of these 2,750 accepted students, 499 chose to enroll.
4,450
Total Applicants
2,750
Students Admitted
499
Students Enrolled
62%
Acceptance Rate