CostsAdmission
Academic Year Costs (2025-2026)
Costs are subject to change. To see a comprehensive list of all fees, please visit our Student Accounts website.
| Tuition | $57,386 |
| Room | $7,120 |
| Meal Plan | $5,144 |
| Fees | $638 |
| Variable Costs | $2,570 |
| Total Cost | $72,858 |
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.
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.
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.
Sticker Price vs. What You Pay
Sticker price is the overall cost of attendance at Gustavus. The more important number -- what you will actually pay -- is the sticker price minus your financial aid package. To get an estimate of your potential financial aid (both merit-based and need-based) from Gustavus, complete our Net Price Calculator.