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ACCEPTANCE RATE

56.62%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$27,220

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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Latin Language and Literature Degree

As you may expect, the Latin Language and Literature is an interdisciplinary field of study focused on the culture, art, history, and written works in the Latin language. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer latin language and literature degrees.

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Augustana College

36 S Wabash, Chicago, IL

Augustana College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Rock Island, IL, which is a predominantly urban area. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Augustana College has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at Augustana College include:

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 25 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $37,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Augustana College "Vikings" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Augustana College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Latin Language and Literature program at Augustana College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Interpreters and Translators

Description

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, interpreters and translators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 28.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 850
    • Average Hourly Rate: $20.50
    • Average Annual Salary: $42640
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 70
    • Average Hourly Rate: $13.44
    • Average Annual Salary: $27950
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 50
    • Average Hourly Rate: $23.67
    • Average Annual Salary: $49240

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Augustana College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Augustana College may offer services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Augustana College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Basketball (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Track and Field (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Football (College Conference of Illinois and Wisc)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Bowling