Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,658
Graduate Enrollment: 307
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 71.82%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 14.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2007)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 81.4%
Black: 2.9%
Hispanic: 3.9%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.8%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 2.9%
Hispanic: 3.9%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.8%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $51,506
In-State tuition: $35,914Out-of-State tuition: $35,914
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,858 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $98,925 (2017)
Median Family Income: $83,403 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 17.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,515 |
| $30k-48k | $21,443 |
| $48k-75k | $24,030 |
| $75k-110k | $28,799 |
| $110k+ | $29,162 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 71%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 89.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 91.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 90.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 74.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 73.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,806 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,550 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 136 | $172 | $54,775 ($4,565) | $56,059 ($4,672) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 44 | $27,000 | $271 | $39,824 ($3,319) | $43,686 ($3,641) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 13 | $47,632 ($3,969) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 16 | $26,000 | $261 | $37,359 ($3,113) | $44,842 ($3,737) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 40 | $26,000 | $249 | $29,065 ($2,422) | $50,764 ($4,230) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | $24,625 | $256 | $35,177 ($2,931) | $44,368 ($3,697) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,952 ($3,329) | $44,332 ($3,694) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | $27,000 | $282 | $51,831 ($4,319) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 62 | $27,000 | $265 | $64,083 ($5,340) | $69,254 ($5,771) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 48 | $25,112 | $257 | $46,666 ($3,889) | $59,045 ($4,920) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,290Full time faculty: 63%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $92,324,563 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $114,087,452 (2022)