Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Gustavus Adolphus's yield is 2 pts higher than St Lawrence's
Yield rate - 2
St Lawrence admits 56% vs. 61% at Gustavus Adolphus
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Gustavus AdolphusSelective
- St LawrenceVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Gustavus AdolphusTest-optional
- St LawrenceTest-optional
How they read a record
Gustavus Adolphus
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 52% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
St Lawrence
GPA and a college-prep program are required; the high school record and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Gustavus Adolphus | St Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;St Lawrence University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why