Augustana University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Augustana University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,090 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1860 and is one of the 7 schools located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Augustana University is affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Academic Offerings

At Augustana University you can earn your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
63
Augustana College follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 63 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Augustana University student retention rate is high at 82% (well above South Dakota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Augustana College is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Augustana University is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $36,400 a year. The additional fees at Augustana University beyond tuition are around $1,100, which comes to $37,500 per year.

Read the details about Augustana College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 3,145 applications were submitted and 2,069 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Augustana College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Augustana College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Augustana College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Augustana College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,000 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Augustana College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Augustana University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Augustana University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Augustana University
2001 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
57197-0001, USA
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