Augustana University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3238 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #905 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #837 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #1 of 3 | In Sioux Falls |
| #2153 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 1,831
- Graduates
- 255
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- augie.edu
Augustana University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Augustana University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 27% 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 | 66% | 58% | 73% |
| Applicants | 3,145 | 1,486 | 1,659 |
| Admissions | 2,069 | 861 | 1,208 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 553 | 215 | 338 |
132 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
149 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1325
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Augustana University are 1110-1325 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
367 or 66%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Augustana University 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 | 1622 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 95 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 61 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 47 (2%) |
| Asian | 41 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Augustana University is $23,843 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 | $22,306 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,838 |
| $48-75K | $22,361 |
| $75-110K | $25,946 |
| $110K+ | $25,470 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,332 | $36,952 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,332 | $36,952 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,332 | $36,952 |
| Fee in-district | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Fee in-state | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,010 | $1,010 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,148 |
| Room charge | $4,048 |
| Meal charge | $5,100 |
Augustana University majors
Augustana University has granted 413 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs and 249 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Augustana University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 162 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 80 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 19 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 48 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 34 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 15 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 13 | |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| Human & Medical Genetics | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Management Science | 6 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 6 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 5 | |
| General Studies | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Computational Science | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Journalism | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Natural Sciences | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |
| Education, Other | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 413 | 249 |
Augustana University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 67% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Augustana University has published 1,132 scientific papers with 18,126 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Sociology, Chemistry, Law, Philosophy, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 62 |
| 1992 | 8 | 84 |
| 1993 | 12 | 98 |
| 1994 | 11 | 102 |
| 1995 | 12 | 112 |
| 1996 | 18 | 126 |
| 1997 | 15 | 175 |
| 1998 | 18 | 211 |
| 1999 | 21 | 232 |
| 2000 | 26 | 259 |
| 2001 | 20 | 268 |
| 2002 | 12 | 358 |
| 2003 | 12 | 354 |
| 2004 | 11 | 428 |
| 2005 | 17 | 484 |
| 2006 | 19 | 485 |
| 2007 | 25 | 547 |
| 2008 | 19 | 486 |
| 2009 | 33 | 562 |
| 2010 | 44 | 584 |
| 2011 | 34 | 635 |
| 2012 | 35 | 716 |
| 2013 | 36 | 749 |
| 2014 | 38 | 717 |
| 2015 | 74 | 762 |
| 2016 | 81 | 769 |
| 2017 | 50 | 711 |
| 2018 | 52 | 859 |
| 2019 | 57 | 945 |
| 2020 | 42 | 1095 |
| 2021 | 47 | 1033 |
| 2022 | 64 | 972 |
| 2023 | 41 | 1008 |
Augustana University alumni
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David Soul
- Occupations
- singer-songwriteractordirectortelevision directorstage actor
- Biography
-
David Soul was an American and British actor and singer. With a career spanning five decades, he rose to prominence for portraying Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the American television series Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979. His other notable roles included Joshua Bolt on Here Come the Brides from 1968 to 1970 and as the lead actor in the 1979 American TV movie Salem's Lot. Soul also had moderate success as a film actor when he portrayed Officer John Davis in Magnum Force in 1973.
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Mary Hart
- Occupations
- actorjournalistbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Mary Hart is an American television personality. She was the host (1982–2011) of the syndicated gossip and entertainment round-up television program Entertainment Tonight. She was Miss South Dakota 1970.
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Joe Foss
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianaircraft pilotmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Joseph Jacob Foss was a United States Marine Corps major and a leading Marine fighter ace in World War II. He received the Medal of Honor in recognition of his role in air combat during the Guadalcanal Campaign. In postwar years, he was an Air National Guard brigadier general, served as the 20th Governor of South Dakota (1955–1959), president of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and the first commissioner of the American Football League. He also was a television broadcaster.
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Myron Floren
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
-
Myron Floren was an American musician best known as the accordionist on The Lawrence Welk Show between 1950 and 1980. Floren came to prominence primarily from his regular appearances on the weekly television series in which Lawrence Welk dubbed him as "the happy Norwegian," which was also attributed to Peter Friello.
General info
| Alternative names | Augie Augustana University Augustana College(SD) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1860 |
| Motto | Verbum Dei manet in aeternum The Word of God endures forever |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 415 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2001 S Summit Ave Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57197-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 193,000 |
| Phone | 6052745516 |