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College Within Reach at Gustavus

Affordable: Gusties get more out of college. And we don’t want you to break the bank in the process!

Simple: Our application for admission has no fee and students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.

Possible: We explore all forms of financial aid in order to make Gustavus affordable and accessible for all. Through generous scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment, Gustavus is within reach for you.

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The sticker price of a college education can be overwhelming. Our generous financial aid makes a Gustavus education affordable, simple, and possible.

 

Gustavus Financial Aid
 

  • More than 97% of Gustavus students receive some form of financial aid
  • Over $14 million in scholarships and grants are awarded to incoming Gustavus students.
  • Students receive a minimum $120,000 in scholarships over four years from Gustavus when they are admitted and file the FAFSA. Read more about the Gustie Guarantee.

 

The Gustie Guarantee

 

With the Gustie Guarantee, newly admitted students:

  • Get a minimum of $120,000 in scholarships when you're admitted ($30,000 per year; filing the FAFSA is required).
  • Get free first-year tuition – and continuing tuition support every year – if you live in Minnesota and your family makes less than $80,000 per year.
  • Get a degree in four years or Gustavus will cover tuition for a ninth semester.

2025-2026 Cost Summary
 

 
Tuition
        
Room (housing)
        
Meal Plan (food)
        
Fees
        
Total
  
 
$57,386
        
$7,120
        
$5,144
        
$638
        
$70,288
  

The above cost listed for room is for a regular double room on campus, see all housing option costs below. The meal plan listed is for the Option #1 meal plan, see all meal plan costs below. Personal expenses such as textbook purchases, transportation, and fees are the responsibility of the student and are estimated at $1,846.

Academic Year Costs

 

Costs are subject to change. See a comprehensive list of all costs and fees.


 

2026-2027 Cost Summary

 

Tuition - $59,624

Room (housing) - $7,326

Meal Plan (food) - $5,406

Fees - $578

Total - $72,934

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