Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Anderson's yield is 17 pts higher than Gustavus Adolphus's
Yield rate - 2
Anderson admits 55% 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
- AndersonSelective
- Gustavus AdolphusSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- AndersonTest-optional
- Gustavus AdolphusTest-optional
How they read a record
Anderson
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
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.
What they look at
| Factor | Anderson | Gustavus Adolphus |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Important |
| Essay | Considered | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout 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