Augustana College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-794-7000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1860 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 115 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 319 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 344 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 664 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,180 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,319 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,501 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 14 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 7 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 21 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,194 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,326 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,522 |
| Total enrollment | 2,522 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 54% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 23% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 34 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 19% |
| Number of countries represented | 57 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 34 credits |
| In-state tuition | $53,186 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,186 |
| Fees | $160 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,502 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $8,380 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Student level (e.g., freshman, sophomore) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 34 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Sue Standley |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-794-7207 Ext 7447 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | July 15 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $44,236 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,249 |
| Scholarship or grant | $38,225 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $41,279 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 86% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,342 |
| Scholarship or grant | $34,795 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 563 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 484 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,867 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,598 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 68% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $33,807 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | W. Barnds |
| Admissions contact title | Executive Vice President of External Relations |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 309-794-7341 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-798-8100 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 3,455 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,040 |
| Number of female applicants | 4,391 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,884 |
| Total number of applicants | 7,846 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,924 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | August 20 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 20 |
| Number who applied for early action | 3,467 |
| Number who were admitted via early action | 2,867 |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
| Notification date for early decision applicants | November 15 |
| Number who applied for early decision | 59 |
| Number who were admitted via early decision | 53 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | August 20 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | December 20 |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 16% |
| 500 - 599 | 40% |
| 600 - 699 | 32% |
| 700 - 800 | 9% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 570 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 15% |
| 500 - 599 | 43% |
| 600 - 699 | 29% |
| 700 - 800 | 10% |
| Average SAT math score | 580 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 6% |
| 18 - 23 | 33% |
| 24 - 29 | 42% |
| 30 - 36 | 19% |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.44 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 91% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 60% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 29% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 82% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 66% |
| Between four and five years | 4% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 251 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 124 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (600) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Thomas Tredway Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 170 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Athletics, Greek Life, UNYK, Augie Acres, Global Engagement |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 66% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 90% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Junior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 68% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 26% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 62% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 2,522 |