Cost
Cost, quality, and value. Along with all the other reasons to select a college, your family is very likely to consider these. What do you get for your investment? Are the opportunities worth the cost?
Billable costs for the 2013-14 academic year
Tuition
$38,660
Room
$5,820
Board
$3,230
Fees
$873
Total
$48,583
- 82% of Gustavus students graduate in four years (compared to Minnesota private colleges' average of 66% or the state college average of 25%)
- Last year, over 99% of our newest graduates were situated within six months of graduation -- working, attending graduate school, volunteering, or otherwise doing what they want to be doing
Consider the experience:
- Over 70% of current students receive need-based financial assistance from Gustavus; over 90% receive some kind of aid, such as scholarships, grants, loans, or student employment.
- Over $14 million in scholarships and grants are awarded to incoming Gustavus students.
- You can get an estimate of potential financial aid-- both merit-based and need-based-- from Gustavus by completing our online financial aid calculator.
Consider the assistance:
applying for need-based financial aid
All types of financial aid can be divided into two categories: merit-based aid and need-based aid. Each category has different applications, criteria, and timelines. Yet, applying for any kind of aid begins with applying for and being admitted to Gustavus. Read more...
