
Gustavus Adolphus College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Gustavus Adolphus College: international tuition 59,624 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,774 USD, acceptance rate 61%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 110.
International first-years are automatically reviewed for the $43,000 Count Folke Bernadotte Scholarship but must show at least $33,800 per year in funds. Need-based aid for international students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 61% of applicants. Admitted students scored around ACT 24–30. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 5+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,774 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/4. You apply through The Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Gustavus Adolphus College?
International tuition is 59,624 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,774 USD.
Does Gustavus Adolphus College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International first-years are automatically reviewed for the $43,000 Count Folke Bernadotte Scholarship but must show at least $33,800 per year in funds. Need-based aid for international students is unclear.
What English scores does Gustavus Adolphus College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Gustavus Adolphus College?
The acceptance rate is 61%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerYes
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iYes
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
Count Folke Bernadotte ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page43,000 USD≈ ₫1.12B
The international admission page states international students are automatically reviewed for this scholarship.
Deadline: Fall entry application due April 1
Academic Merit Scholarships (Gold, Three Crowns, Dean's, President's, Excellence)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says full-time first-year students are eligible but does not mention international students.
- Renewable in later years
Art ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearTalentSeparate application requiredSchool page
Says open to all students without naming international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 8 priority deadline
Church Matching ScholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page
International students are not mentioned.
Deadline: Notification by June 15, 2026; funds by September 1, 2026
Esports and Clay Target ScholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearTalentConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not mention international students; recipients are chosen by coaches, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Evelyn Anderson Theatre and Dance ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearTalentSeparate application requiredSchool page
International students are not mentioned.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 8 priority deadline
Gustie GuaranteeIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The condition includes filing the FAFSA, and the page does not say whether international students qualify.
Music ScholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearTalentSeparate application requiredSchool page
No page addresses international students for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 8 priority deadline
Music Scholarships (Gustavus, Bjorling, Select, Premier)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearTalentSeparate application requiredSchool page
The music scholarship pages do not address international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 8 priority deadline
National Merit ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The page only refers to National Merit Semifinalists and does not address international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Completed-application deadline for spring entryApplicationin31days
- Spring enrollment-deposit deadlineDeposit+47 days
- Completed-application deadline for fall entryApplication+168 days
- Enrollment-deposit deadline for all entry termsDeposit+229 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data