Augustana College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2646 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #742 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #680 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Rock Island |
| #1161 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 2,318
- Graduates
- 31
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- augustana.edu
Augustana College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Augustana College has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 23% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 59% | 63% |
| Applicants | 6,965 | 3,028 | 3,937 |
| Admissions | 4,264 | 1,794 | 2,470 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 593 | 270 | 323 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
405 or 68%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Augustana College are 1010-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
131 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Augustana College are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1426 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 349 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 300 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 92 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 83 (4%) |
| Asian | 67 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Augustana College is $24,660 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,202 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,425 |
| $48-75K | $14,345 |
| $75-110K | $19,455 |
| $110K+ | $8,894 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $47,766 | $34,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $47,766 | $34,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $47,766 | $34,000 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $150 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,670 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,314 |
| Room charge | $5,964 |
| Meal charge | $6,350 |
Augustana College majors
Augustana College has granted 514 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs and 12 master's in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Augustana College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 26 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 20 | |
| Finance, General | 20 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |
| Computer Science | 16 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Accounting | 15 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Public Health, General | 13 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 12 | |
| Graphic Design | 12 | |
| Journalism | 12 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| History Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 7 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Computational Science | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Voice and Opera | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 514 | 12 |
Augustana College has a graduation rate of 78%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78% | 73% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Augustana College has published 1,344 scientific papers with 12,576 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, History, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 35 |
| 1992 | 13 | 55 |
| 1993 | 8 | 52 |
| 1994 | 21 | 52 |
| 1995 | 13 | 33 |
| 1996 | 13 | 57 |
| 1997 | 9 | 58 |
| 1998 | 12 | 54 |
| 1999 | 17 | 80 |
| 2000 | 7 | 84 |
| 2001 | 12 | 89 |
| 2002 | 18 | 127 |
| 2003 | 26 | 127 |
| 2004 | 21 | 117 |
| 2005 | 16 | 235 |
| 2006 | 24 | 176 |
| 2007 | 25 | 214 |
| 2008 | 35 | 200 |
| 2009 | 37 | 278 |
| 2010 | 55 | 309 |
| 2011 | 49 | 364 |
| 2012 | 49 | 491 |
| 2013 | 60 | 533 |
| 2014 | 52 | 586 |
| 2015 | 54 | 659 |
| 2016 | 42 | 658 |
| 2017 | 58 | 631 |
| 2018 | 47 | 745 |
| 2019 | 59 | 919 |
| 2020 | 52 | 952 |
| 2021 | 41 | 970 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1001 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1000 |
Augustana College alumni
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Dave Allen
- Occupations
- television actorscreenwritermusicianactor
- Biography
-
David Allen, known professionally as Dave Allen is an American television and film actor and comedian, best known for his work on the 1990 TV series The Higgins Boys and Gruber and playing guidance counselor Jeff Rosso on the Judd Apatow-produced comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks. He also played Mr. Kwest on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and a town troubadour on Gilmore Girls. Allen had a minor role as an "Electrocuted Ghost" known as "Sparky" in the 2016 film Ghostbusters.
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Daniel C. Tsui
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicist
- Biography
-
Daniel Chee Tsui is a Chinese-born American physicist. He is currently serves as the Professor of Electrical Engineering, emeritus, at Princeton University. Tsui's areas of research include electrical properties of thin films and microstructures of semiconductors and solid-state physics.
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Don Sundquist
- Enrolled in Augustana College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Donald Kenneth Sundquist was an American businessman and politician who served as the 47th governor of Tennessee from 1995 to 2003. Prior to his governorship, he represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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Proco Joe Moreno
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Proco Joe Moreno III is an American politician who served as alderman from the 1st ward in the Chicago City Council starting in 2010 when he was appointed to replace Manny Flores on March 26, 2010. His term ended on May 20, 2019, after his loss to Daniel La Spata in the 2019 Chicago aldermanic elections. The 1st Ward of Chicago incorporates areas including: Wicker Park, Bucktown, East Village, Ukrainian Village, Logan Square and the southeastern tip of Roscoe Village.
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 577 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 639 38th St Rock Island, Illinois, 61201-2296 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 37,000 |
| Phone | 3097947000 |