
Gustavus Adolphus College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 61.7%, with 4,450 applicants resulting in 2,750 admissions. This represents a decline from the 73.8% acceptance rate in 2022, where 3,781 students applied and 2,794 were accepted. Acceptance rates have generally trended downward over the past few years, from 70.61% in 2020 and 69.24% in 2019, indicating increased competition among applicants. Historically, acceptance rates fluctuated between 61% to 73.8% from 2014 to 2023, reflecting the evolving landscape of admissions at the college.