Why Gustavus?
Admission
There are a lot of factors that contribute to your college decision. Academic quality, residential life, financial aid... even the food can help you make up your mind! We hope that you visit a lot of colleges—both big and small—before you decide which one to call home for the next four years.
So, why Gustavus? We're known for our strength academically. We think that's the most important feature of a college. After all, you're going to college to get an education. There are a lot of ways to measure academic quality: faculty credentials, curriculum options, class size, graduation data, and more.
But college is also a collection of experiences—both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you're interested in arts or athletics, social justice or music, theatre or intramurals, we hope you look at the entire college to see if Gustavus is the right fit for you. When it comes down to it, your college decision is about just that; finding the right fit.
Think carefully about what features you're looking for in a college. Remember, we're here to help you along the way. And when the time comes for you to make your decision, we hope you decide to be a Gustie!
Student Profile
We're known as "Gusties," after our namesake, Gustav II Adolph. Hailing from across the country and around the world, Gusties make their lives count in many ways. There are lots of numbers and statistics to compare when researching colleges; here are some that we think are important.
For more stats and Gustavus facts, visit our Return on Education website.
| Undergraduate | 2,225 |
| Full-time | 99% |
| Living On Campus | 90% |
| Female Students | 54% |
| Male Students | 46% |
| In-State Residents | 78% |
| Out-Of-State Residents | 18% |
| International Students | 4% |
| Varsity Intercollegiate athletics participation | 25% |
| Students Receiving Need-based Financial Assistance | 71% |
| States Represented | 41 |
| Countries Represented | 23 |
| Students of Color | 19% |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Double Majors | 25% |
| Intramural and club sports participation | 80% |
| Volunteering/service activities | 55% |
| Size | 611 |
| Students in Top 10% of Their High School Class | 29% |
| Average GPA | 3.66 |
| SAT | |
|---|---|
| Average Combined Verbal & Math | 1300 |
| ACT Ranges (middle 50%): | 24-30 |
| Average Composite | 27 |
| Most recent graduates who: | |
|---|---|
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 33% |
| Ultimately attended graduate or professional school | 75% |
| Early Career Salary (0-5 years) | $49,300 |
| Average Salary (all graduates) | $62,000 |
| Mid-Career Average Salary (10+ years) | $96,000 |
| Alumni Network | 26,000+ |