- AcademicsA-
- ValueA
- DiversityA-
- CampusB+
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyB-
Augustana University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Lutheran
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Address
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Website
From Augustana University
Augustana University is a comprehensive university located in the heart of Sioux Falls. With 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs for undergraduates, the University is committed to enriching lives and fostering development by combining a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skill and advanced study.
Our mission: Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.
Augustana University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Range
930-1230
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
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Cost
Net Price
$19,974/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 90%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
- 71%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.21 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.21 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
49 GraduatesNursing
49 GraduatesBiology
44 GraduatesElementary Education
28 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
17 GraduatesSpecial Education and Teaching
17 GraduatesSpanish Language and Literature
15 GraduatesMathematics & Statistics
14 GraduatesPsychology
14 GraduatesSport and Fitness Management
14 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,574Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
- 75%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.24 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.35 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%- 93%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.14 responses
Augustana University Reviews
393 reviews
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My experience at Augustana University has been everything I imagined and more. From the beginning of my relationship with AU, I have felt special and valued. The Admissions Department is superb - campus visits run smoothly, student ambassadors are friendly and helpful, Admissions Counselors are great and ready to answer any and every question. Campus life is great - first year residences are not too different from any other university BUT the free laundry is a major bonus! Also, free mini fridge/microwave units are available in every room. Printing services are more than adequate - 500 free pages per year (I only used about 200 this year!). Dining services are adequate and they're always looking to improve. Professors are superb - open door policy makes visiting offices much more inviting and professors are so accessible. Classes are informative, relevant, and challenging. Professors will work with you in any way to help you understand information and better yourself as a student.
Augustana University is a great college for any type of major someone would be looking for. They excel in multiple areas, preparing kids for life after college. Personally, I love the exercise science program I'm in. The professors are amazing when it comes to giving extra help and assistance to the students when a student is struggling. They care about how each individual student does in their class and is willing to give extra help. The community is also a huge plus when it comes to the total experience at Augustana University. The community pushes you to do your best as well as supports everything you do. Overall, Augustana University has helped me grow into the person I am today and has helped me decide where I will eventually go with my life and job.
I did not expect to go to Augustana at all because I was looking at really big or really expensive schools, but when I saw the scholarship package that Augie offered me, I knew I had to come here. My experience at Augie has been great, as I have been able to take the money that I saved from not attending a larger state school (yes, Augie was thousands cheaper for me than any state school I applied to) and travel to 3 countries and 2 different continents. The students here are brilliant people--one girl who is in my grade was on College Jeopardy, and that's just one student that goes here! The professors here are great, as they definitely push you academically (like I didn't study before I came here) but also are some of the nicest people I know and are more than willing to help you out if you are struggling or just need another explanation for the material they are teaching. Augie is such a wonderful place, and you truly have to experience the #augieadvantage for yourself!