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Gustavus Adolphus College Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$67,613

Gustavus Adolphus College cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees $56,076
Housing and food (on campus) $11,804
Books and supplies $900
Other expenses (on campus) $1,180
Total cost of attendance $67,613

Housing and food off campus: $11,804 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Gustavus Adolphus College, the average net price of $22,900 is $44,713 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $12,015 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $29,674 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $12,015
$30,001–$48,000 $10,783
$48,001–$75,000 $13,875
$75,001–$110,000 $19,015
$110,001 and up $29,674

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $26,774
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $65,607
Graduation rate 76%
Admission rate 61%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Tuition and fees are $56,076 a year.

How much does Gustavus Adolphus College cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $67,613 a year, four years would come to about $270,452 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $22,900 a year after grants and scholarships.