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Augustana University

Augie Augustana College(SD) Augustana University

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197-0001

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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.

Established
1860
Motto
Verbum Dei manet in aeternum
Mascot
Ole the Viking
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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59%Acceptance
1187SAT Avg
1,818Students
11:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$59,217Earnings 10yr
$24,723Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Augustana University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1187

Reading & WritingMid: 565
530640
MathMid: 595
545650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1187

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,190
Room & Board$9,470
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$53,169
Average Net Price$24,723
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,552
$30–48K$18,948
$48–75K$22,479
$75–110K$26,689
$110K+$26,388

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,723

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

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

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,818
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 3%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.6%
Freshman Retention83.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,826
8 Years$53,484
10 Years$59,217

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,300
Men
$58,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#62

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from SD state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
199 mi(345 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
326 mi(565 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
445 mi(771 min)

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