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Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SDPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 68% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Sioux Falls, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
68% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 690
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 27
1typical 50% range36
68%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,844
Earnings 5yr: $76,246
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,523
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,463
Earnings 5yr: $68,610
Debt: $25,112
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,630
Earnings 5yr: $57,981
Debt: $26,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,083
Earnings 5yr: $63,222
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,906
Earnings 5yr: $55,718
Debt: $24,625
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,256
Earnings 5yr: $45,200
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,600
Earnings 5yr: $46,871
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,693
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,014
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,658
Debt: $26,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,894
In-State Tuition$40,160
Out-of-State Tuition$40,160
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,826
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,217
Completion Signals
73%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$230/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
14%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$92,396
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