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Augustana College

Rock Island, Illinois 61201-2296

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Known for business — excellent value

Augustana College is a private institution in Rock Island with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1133, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

79% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,971 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,437.

Established
1860
Mascot
Vikings
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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68%Acceptance
1133SAT Avg
2,418Students
11:1Student:Faculty
79%Grad Rate
$62,971Earnings 10yr
$12,437Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Augustana College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1133

Reading & Writing
500620
Math
510630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1133

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,834
Room & Board$12,166
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$60,798
Average Net Price$12,437
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,549
$30–48K$14,949
$48–75K$17,567
$75–110K$20,075
$110K+$6,658

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,437

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,418
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 4%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 17%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.2%
Freshman Retention82.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,849
8 Years$56,882
10 Years$62,971

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,400
Men
$61,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#96

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from IL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
153 mi(265 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
172 mi(298 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
200 mi(347 min)

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