Augustana University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3143 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #903 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #835 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #1 of 3 | In Sioux Falls |
| #2027 of 3,778 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,715
- Graduates
- 307
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 72% and is among the top 34% 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 | 72% | 67% | 76% |
| Applicants | 2,257 | 971 | 1,286 |
| Admissions | 1,621 | 648 | 973 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 466 | 178 | 288 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
289 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
211 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Augustana University are 1020-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
341 or 73%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Augustana University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 1655 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 132 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 82 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (2%) |
| Asian | 40 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Augustana University is $26,795 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 | $23,515 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,443 |
| $48-75K | $24,030 |
| $75-110K | $28,799 |
| $110K+ | $29,162 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,934 | $35,716 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,934 | $35,716 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,934 | $35,716 |
| Fee in-district | $980 | $980 |
| Fee in-state | $980 | $980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 | $980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,858 |
| Room charge | $3,930 |
| Meal charge | $4,928 |
Augustana University majors
Augustana University has granted 399 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 121 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Augustana University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 87 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 83 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | |
| Accounting | 7 | 6 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 11 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 10 | |
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Journalism | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | |
| Computational Science | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 399 | 121 |
Augustana University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Augustana University has published 976 scientific papers with 16,645 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Chemistry, Law, Physics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 51 |
| 1991 | 11 | 59 |
| 1992 | 6 | 85 |
| 1993 | 9 | 94 |
| 1994 | 9 | 93 |
| 1995 | 13 | 108 |
| 1996 | 18 | 119 |
| 1997 | 14 | 156 |
| 1998 | 18 | 224 |
| 1999 | 21 | 234 |
| 2000 | 26 | 263 |
| 2001 | 15 | 274 |
| 2002 | 10 | 313 |
| 2003 | 11 | 327 |
| 2004 | 11 | 384 |
| 2005 | 17 | 451 |
| 2006 | 17 | 450 |
| 2007 | 22 | 503 |
| 2008 | 16 | 494 |
| 2009 | 30 | 530 |
| 2010 | 39 | 562 |
| 2011 | 33 | 587 |
| 2012 | 31 | 689 |
| 2013 | 27 | 696 |
| 2014 | 36 | 705 |
| 2015 | 68 | 724 |
| 2016 | 74 | 776 |
| 2017 | 33 | 735 |
| 2018 | 40 | 754 |
| 2019 | 45 | 920 |
| 2020 | 41 | 983 |
| 2021 | 43 | 1082 |
| 2022 | 56 | 941 |
Augustana University alumni
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David Soul
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractorsingerdirector
- Biography
-
David Soul is an American-British actor and singer. He is known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the television series Starsky & Hutch from 1975 to 1979; Joshua Bolt on Here Come the Brides from 1968 to 1970; and Officer John Davis in Magnum Force in 1973. As a singer, he scored one US hit and five UK hits with songs such as "Don't Give Up on Us" (US & UK No. 1) in 1976 and "Silver Lady" (UK No. 1) in 1977.
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Mary Hart
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantjournalistactor
- Biography
-
Mary Hart is an American television personality and actress. She was the long-running host (1982–2011) of the syndicated gossip and entertainment round-up television program Entertainment Tonight, the longest running entertainment magazine show of all time. She was Miss South Dakota 1970.
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Joe Foss
- Occupations
- military officeraircraft pilotpoliticianwriter
- 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 (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 | 400 |
| 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 |