Gustavus Adolphus College Acceptance Rate
Saint Peter, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,450
- Admitted
- 2,750
- Yield
- 18.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate has risen from 61.1% in 2014–15 to 61.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,199 to 4,450 (-14%) over that period.
Its 61.8% rate makes Gustavus Adolphus College more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (67.5% for women vs 56.6% for men, a 10.9-point gap). Gustavus Adolphus College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,199 | 3,175 | 61.1% | 615 |
| 2015–16 | 4,657 | 3,123 | 67.1% | 614 |
| 2016–17 | 4,801 | 3,111 | 64.8% | 543 |
| 2017–18 | 4,834 | 3,279 | 67.8% | 588 |
| 2018–19 | 5,168 | 3,419 | 66.2% | 651 |
| 2019–20 | 4,957 | 3,432 | 69.2% | 642 |
| 2020–21 | 4,737 | 3,345 | 70.6% | 587 |
| 2021–22 | 3,799 | 2,757 | 72.6% | 551 |
| 2022–23 | 3,781 | 2,794 | 73.9% | 463 |
| 2023–24 | 4,450 | 2,750 | 61.8% | 499 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,158 | 1,457 | 67.5% |
| Men | 2,279 | 1,291 | 56.6% |
| Unknown | 13 | 2 | 15.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 39% |
How Gustavus Adolphus College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate?
Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate is 61.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,750 admitted of 4,450 applicants).
Is Gustavus Adolphus College test optional?
Gustavus Adolphus College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Gustavus Adolphus College?
Gustavus Adolphus College received 4,450 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,750.
Is Gustavus Adolphus College getting harder to get into?
Gustavus Adolphus College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.1% in 2014–15 to 61.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: gustavus.edu/.