Gustavus Adolphus College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Gustavus charges the same published undergraduate tuition to Minnesota residents and students from other states. For 2024-25, reported full-time tuition was $55,446, with $630 in required fees. These are published charges before grants or scholarships, not an estimate of what every family paid.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $56,076.
• Reported typical room and board charges: $12,264 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $600.

Those three items total $68,940, but they do not include transportation, personal spending, or every possible course-related expense. Students should compare a current, individualized cost-of-attendance estimate with their financial aid offer rather than treating this earlier-year subtotal as today's bill.

Grants can substantially change the price. Reported average net price varied by family income: it was $10,783 for students from families earning $48,000 or less and $29,674 for those above $110,000. Net price is an average after grant aid, not a quote for a particular applicant. Reported aid measures also show that 54% of students had student loans, so an affordable-looking net price does not necessarily mean a debt-free education.

Eligible students may receive federal or Minnesota grants, institutional merit or need-based aid, and federal loans. Federal Work-Study and military education benefits may also be relevant for qualifying students. Completing the required aid applications and comparing grants separately from loans will give families a clearer picture of what they must pay or borrow.

What are the work-study opportunities at Gustavus Adolphus College?

Gustavus students can pursue campus employment and career-development support, but a student job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid that generally lets an eligible student earn wages through an approved job; it is not a grant automatically deducted from the tuition bill.

Students without Work-Study may still be eligible for other campus jobs, depending on openings and hiring rules. Work hours and earnings depend on the position, and students should check employment eligibility and payroll procedures before budgeting anticipated wages. An internship is a separate learning or career opportunity and is not required of every Gustavus student.

For career planning, students can access individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students explore a major or prepare applications, but their availability is not evidence that a particular student will receive a job offer.