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Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,283
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $61,271
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Augustana University is a private nonprofit college in Sioux Falls, SD with 1,965 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, and admitted students average 1195 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,283 per year ($19,685 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,271 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,330
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,973
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–680
200800
SAT Math580–690
200800
ACT Composite21–27
136
What Augustana University 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 statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $57,456
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $41,768
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,685
- $30–48k$19,040
- $48–75k$20,783
- $75–110k$22,666
- $110k+$25,885
Get a personal estimate with Augustana University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $61,271
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,965
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White73%
- Hispanic5%
- Black5%
- Asian2%
Augustana University FAQ
What is Augustana University's acceptance rate?+
Augustana University admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Augustana University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1195.
What ACT score do you need for Augustana University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.
Is Augustana University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Augustana University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,330 students applied to Augustana University and 1,973 were admitted; 456 enrolled.
Does Augustana University consider legacy status?+
No. Augustana University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Augustana University require an essay?+
Augustana University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Augustana University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $57,456 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,283.
What is Augustana University's graduation rate?+
74% 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 219000 · How we use this data
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