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| Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Online | augie.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Augustana University is a private Lutheran liberal arts institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city. The 100-acre campus, established in 1860, features a mix of historic and modern buildings set in an urban residential area, with the majority of students living in on-campus housing. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across more than 50 majors, with particular strengths in nursing, business, and natural sciences. As a member of NCAA Division II, Augustana competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, with its Vikings athletics program particularly known for baseball and basketball achievements. The campus includes distinctive Norwegian architectural influences that reflect its founding by Norwegian-American Lutheran settlers.
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Augustana University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Augustana University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#327 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#239 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#1 in Best Private Colleges in South Dakota
#153 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1325 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.76 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,010 |
| Room and Board | $9,148 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,390 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Business | 15% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219000 IPEDS survey data for Augustana University.
Current students may use the Augustana University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024