Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Gustavus Adolphus College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$56K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$900
=
Sticker Price
$67,613
$56K+$12K+$900=$67,613
Your Family Income
Sticker
$67,613
−
Your Aid
$53,738
=
Net Price
$13,875
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Gustavus Adolphus College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$67,613
Tuition and Fees
$56,076
Room and Board
$11,804
Books and Supplies
$900
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$44,713
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$22,900
Gustavus Adolphus College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,015
$30–48k
$10,783
$48–75k
$13,875
$75–110k
$19,015
$110k+
$29,674
Understanding Your Aid Package
Gustavus Adolphus College has a sticker price of $67,613 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $67,613/year
Average aid: $44,713 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$13,875/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,015/year
21% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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21%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
15%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,774
Range (25th–75th)$14,000 – $28,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$34,265
Debt Manageability
0.44x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$65,607
Earnings Growth
+27%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-9,050
23th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$48,888
25th %ile
$92,889
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Gustavus Adolphus College Cost & Financial Aid
Gustavus Adolphus College's published tuition is $67,613 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $13,875—a difference of $53,738.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,015 at Gustavus Adolphus College. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Gustavus Adolphus College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Gustavus graduates is $26,774, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $284 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $29,674 at Gustavus—still $37,939 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
