Augustana College

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rock Island, IL
4.0 1 review

#11 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,570

Location Rock Island, Illinois
Website augustana.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church

Best Colleges Rank

#311

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Augustana College sits on a 115-acre wooded campus along the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. Founded in 1860 by Swedish Lutheran settlers, the private liberal arts institution features distinctive Swedish-influenced architecture, including the Old Main building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college operates on a trimester academic calendar and is known for its programs in accounting, biology, and education, while also maintaining a strong emphasis on pre-professional programs including pre-medicine and pre-law. Most students live in on-campus residence halls or transitional living areas across all four years, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Vikings, primarily in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

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Ratings

Augustana is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1270
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/29
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

62.7%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$51,598

Costs for Augustana College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$51,598
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$160
Room and Board		$12,502
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,529
Total One Year Cost		$67,789

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

76% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Augustana College are Business, Biology, and Social Sciences. 19% of students major in Business, 19% in Biology, and 10% in Social Sciences.