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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Augustana University

Augustana University is a private Lutheran university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The university identifies 1860 as the year of its founding. It derives its name from the Confessio Augustana, or Augsburg Confession, a foundational document of Lutheranism. Until September 2015, the university was known as Augustana College. Augustana is South Dakota's largest private university. It offers more than 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional and graduate programs.

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68%

Acceptance

$23,894

Net price

1,965

Enrollment

73%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

68%

Acceptance rate

1,195

SAT average

25

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading570680
SAT Math580690
ACT Composite2127

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$23,894

Average net price

$40,160

In-state tuition

$40,160

Out-of-state tuition

$10,326

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$55,159

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

52%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$18,746
$30–48K
$18,895
$48–75K
$17,937
$75–110K
$24,787
$110K+
$27,327

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$59,217

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,826

Median earnings (6 yrs)

73%

Graduation rate

86%

Retention rate

87%

Earn more than a HS grad

$18,775

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,965

Total enrollment

1%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

14%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

White
73%
Black
5%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Augustana University FAQ

Is Augustana University a public or private school?

Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD.

What is the acceptance rate at Augustana University?

Augustana University has an acceptance rate of 68%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Augustana University cost?

The average annual net price at Augustana University is $23,894 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $40,160.

What is the graduation rate at Augustana University?

About 73% of students at Augustana University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Augustana University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Augustana University students earn a median of $59,217 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Augustana University?

Admitted students at Augustana University have an average SAT score of 1,195 and an ACT midpoint of 25. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Augustana University?

Augustana University enrolls about 1,965 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — David Huebner · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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