Gustavus Adolphus College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,240

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$20.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Gustavus Adolphus College is a church-related, residential liberal arts college firmly rooted in its Swedish and Lutheran heritage. The College offers students of high aspiration and promise a liberal arts education of recognized excellence provided by faculty who embody the highest standards of teaching and scholarship. The Gustavus curriculum is designed to bring students to mastery of a particular area of study within a general framework that is both interdisciplinary and international in perspective. The College strives to balance educational tradition with innovation and to foster the development of values as an integral part of intellectual growth. It seeks to promote the open exchange of ideas and the independent pursuit of learning.

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Overview

Founded	1862
Total Faculty	187
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,213
Part-Time Undergraduate	27
Application Acceptance Rate	63%
Transfer Students	38
Programs	39 Programs
Courses	838 Courses
Equivalencies	643 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$45,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,660
Books and Supplies	$900
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	70%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,719
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	92%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$13,971

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Because transfer applicants must first be admitted to Gustavus in order to receive a financial aid award, it is vital to complete an application file as soon as possible. Admitted transfer applicants will be automatically considered for Gustavus scholarships, including the Dean’s Scholarship, Gustavus Legacy Award, Paul R. Rucker Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships. We encourage transfer applicants to submit the FAFSA in order to be considered for need-based aid (grants, loans, and student employment).

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Transfer students are a welcome addition to the Gustavus community. They provide a unique perspective and enrich the campus with their previous college experience.
Transfer Applications Received:

119
Transfer Applications Accepted:

67
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

38
Degree Completion Programs:

Bachelor of Arts: 72 majors in 25 academic departments and 12 interdisciplinary programs (including 17 honors majors).

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester Transfer Priority	August 15
Spring Semester Transfer Priority	January 15
In Advance of Intended Start Term	Rolling

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
Official Transcripts:

Final high school transcripts and college transcripts for each institution attended.
SAT Scores:

Gustavus is proud to offer a test optional admission policy.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is required.
Application Fee:

There is no application fee.
Interview:

An interview is recommended.
Other Requirements:

The Gustavus Transfer Report must be completed by your current Dean of Students and submitted before review of your application for admission.
Apply Here:

https://www.gogustavus.org/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses must be graded “C–” or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

A minimum of 136 semester hours or 204 quarter hours is required for graduation at Gustavus. Two years (17 courses minimum) are required in residence, including the senior year.
Transfer Policy Document:

Gustubas Adolphus College Transfer Credit Policy.docx