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Overview

Augustana
Location Rock Island, IL
Setting Small City
Enrollment 2,349
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #301
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Status Non-profit
Website augustana.edu
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Costs

Augustana
Tuition (In State) $47,766
Tuition (Out of State) $47,766
Room & Board $11,782
Avg Net Price $24,660
Avg Grant Aid $34,946
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Augustana
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 6,965
Admitted 4,264
Acceptance Rate 61.2%
Enrolled % 13.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.3
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 21/28
SAT Range 1010/1250
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Augustana
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (19%)
  • Biology (19%)
  • Social Sciences (10%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Education (9%)

Outcomes

Augustana
Graduation Rate 76%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $55,100
Making Student Loan Payments 81%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

Augustana
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 76%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 10%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Augustana
% In-State 65%
% Out-of-State 17%

Campus

Augustana
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/