800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
United States
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Cost
Living On-Campus
69,960
Living Off-Campus
69,960
Living with Family
62,910
Average Net Price
$30,297 / year
This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.
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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000:
$13,796
$30,001-$48,000:
$15,862
$48,001-$75,000:
$17,341
$75,001-$110,000:
$24,887
Over $110,000:
$29,834
This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Size of Student Body
2,239
Average Class Size
18
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American:
4%
Hispanic:
6%
Asian:
3%
White:
80%
Two or more races:
5%
Unknown:
1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger:
43%
20 to 24:
56%
25 to 34:
1%
Breakdown by Gender
Men:
45%
Women:
55%
New entering students who are transfers
5%
Student Success
Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
76%
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Completers within 6 years by race
American Indian or Alaska Native:
100%
Black or African American:
57%
Hispanic:
66%
Asian:
64%
White:
80%
Two or more races:
68%
Unknown:
80%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men:
67%
Women:
83%
Retention Rate
88%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time:
86%
Campus Settings
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$34,025
The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.
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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid:
$5,740
Institutional grant aid:
$28,809
Federal grant aid:
$5,029
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000:
$49,292
$30,001-$48,000:
$47,226
$48,001-$75,000:
$45,747
$75,001-$110,000:
$38,201
Over $110,000:
$33,254
School Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid Contact
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Bachelor's Degree: $27,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Bachelor's Degree: 85%
Admission Information
- Common applications (online)
- School applications (online)
- ACT or SAT
- Gustavus is a Test Optional School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Transcripts
- Application Essay
- Accepts dual credits
- Accepts exam-based credits
- Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines
Rolling Admissions Deadline
Early Action: November 1 - Rolling Admission: Priority April 15
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Early Action: November 1 * Rolling Admission: April 15
Early Action Deadline
11/1 Closing 11/15 Notification
Admissions Contact
Graduate Employment Outcomes
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2020, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
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