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Augustana College
Rock Island, IL · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,153
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $67,144
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Augustana College is a private nonprofit college in Rock Island, IL with 2,490 undergraduates. It admits 63% of applicants, and admitted students average 1165 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,153 per year ($7,890 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,144 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,424
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,022
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–630
200800
SAT Math510–640
200800
ACT Composite21–29
136
What Augustana College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $66,320
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $53,346
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,890
- $30–48k$13,734
- $48–75k$14,713
- $75–110k$20,397
- $110k+$30,767
Get a personal estimate with Augustana College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $67,144
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,490
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White54%
- Hispanic13%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
Augustana College FAQ
What is Augustana College's acceptance rate?+
Augustana College admits 63% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Augustana College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1165.
What ACT score do you need for Augustana College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–29.
Is Augustana College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Augustana College?+
In Fall 2023, 7,424 students applied to Augustana College and 5,022 were admitted; 723 enrolled.
Does Augustana College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Augustana College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Augustana College require an essay?+
Augustana College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Augustana College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $66,320 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,153.
What is Augustana College's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 143084 · How we use this data
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