A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Augustana are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Augustana College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Augustana has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,059
|
| Women |
1,290
|
Augustana serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
17%
|
| Foreign |
19%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143084 IPEDS survey data for Augustana College.
Last updated February 24, 2024