Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003458
- Phone: (803) 327-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.91%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,344Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Augustana College (Augie)
452 S Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC
About
Augustana College, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was founded in 1860, though its history dates to 1835 when Scandinavian immigrants established Hillsboro Academy in Hillsboro, Illinois. The school has seen migration to various states and cities with a variety of for the better part of its early history, eventually settling in Sioux Falls as the Lutheran Normal School in 1889. The schools close proximity to Augustana College located in Canton, resulted in the merger between the two schools in 1918, resulting in the Augustana College and Normal School, followed by the dropping of the “and Normal School” from the name in 1926. Augustana College is a private four year liberal arts institution based on Lutheran principles.
Academics
Augustana College offers over sixty majors and 34 minors, allowing students to select the program and education that best suits his or her academic and career goals. Most programs take four years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree. Minor degrees provide additional studies in a separate field of interest or a field that augments one's major through related study. Additionally, the school offers master degree programs in education and sports administration and leadership, requiring a separate application for admission with its own requirements.
Programs offered at Augustana College include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Augustana College must meet the minimum requirements for admission, including a minimum 2.7 GPA, an ACT score of 20 (SAT 950), writing competency demonstrated through the essay, and a letter of recommendation. Applicants must supply transcripts from previous schools. Once the application and necessary information is submitted it will be reviewed and a decision made. If admitted, students will receive information to prepare for their time at Augustana College.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and obtain a Federal PIN. Once submitted, the resulting student aid report (SAR) will be used to determine need, program eligibility, and monetary awards.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Augie accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Augustana College is around 2,100 students, with undergraduate students making up about 85% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $33,000-$40,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $500-$590 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $21,957 |
Receiving Student Loans | 64% | $9,178 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Augustana College may offer student services including:
- Distance learning
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augustana College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Track and Field (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Augustana College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- University of Sioux Falls in Mission, SD (0.4 miles away)
- Northwestern College in Cedar Falls, IA (50 miles away)
- Mount Marty College in Mitchell, SD (56 miles away)
- Dakota Wesleyan University in Madison, SD (66 miles away)
- Briar Cliff University in Waterloo, IA (71 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003458
- Phone: (803) 327-8000
- School Homepage