Augustana University
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197-0001
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences
Augustana University is a private institution in Sioux Falls with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1187, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,217 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,723.
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News & Alerts
Augustana University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1187
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (54)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
- •84% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Augustana traces its origin to 1835 when Scandinavian immigrants established the Hillsboro Academy in Hillsboro, Illinois.
- •In 1846, the academy became the Literary and Theological Institute of the Lutheran Church of the Far West before moving to Springfield, Illinois, under the name Illinois State University.
- •In 1860, after church leaders formed the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod, Professor Lars Paul Esbjörn and a group of followers moved to Chicago to create their institution.
- •There they established the Augustana College and Seminary, marking the date that the university identifies as the year of its founding.
- •As the United States expanded westward during and after the American Civil War, pioneers moved the school to Paxton, Illinois, in 1863.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average