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Augustana University - Sioux Falls,South Dakota

65%

Acceptance Rate

$21,957

Avg.Financial Aid

003458

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Augustana University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.augie.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,133
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

A private, Evangelical Lutheran Church university, Augustana University is situated in Sioux Falls, SD. The university covers an area of 100 acres. The Augustana University is part of the Augustana University group. Augustana University was founded in the year 1860. The motto of the Augustana University is Verbum Dei manet in aeternum and its official colors are navy blue and gold. The total enrolment stands at 2,080 students at Augustana University. Around 1,818 and 295 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has an academic staff of 134 who teach various courses to the students. Around 63% of the students are females and 37% are males. Notably, Augustana University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At AU around 83% are white, 6% are Non-resident alien, and 3% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. In its 160 years of existence, AU has produced several known personalities like Mary Hart, Corbin Lacina, Kevin Kaesviharn, and Bryan Schwartz. Augustana University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division II – NSIC. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. At AU, 75 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences). The total endowment of the Augustana University is around USD $67 million (2016).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6052745516

Fax:

6052744450

Address

2001 S Summit Ave

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Augustana University has been ranked at the 396th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
65%
SAT Range
1060 - 1330
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
23 - 28
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
Yes

The admission to Augustana University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Augustana University. It is a non-refundable amount. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1090-1360 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 23 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Augustana University is 26. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197-0001. They can also call them at (605) 274-5516.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$23,257
Average Annual Cost
$32,488

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$530
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,248
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,716

Total One Year Cost

$46,982

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to AU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $48,134 per year. The average annual tuition cost ($33,960), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($8,378), and budget for other expenses ($5,564) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Research Funding per Student

$744

Faculty Overview

49%

Male Professors

51%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,807

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

19%

Full-time / Part-time

95% / 5%

Students Gender

Male

37%

US National: 44%

Female

63%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

84%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

48%

Out Of State

44%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$60,197 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

97%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,778/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,470/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,470/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Vikings

School Colors

navy blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Total Male Athletes

252

Total Female Athletes

164

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Tennis

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,378 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at AU costs around $4,470 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At AU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 37% male and 63% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$37,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$43,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$21,789 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$226 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$21,957

Students Receiving Federal Grants

22%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,072

Students Receiving State Aid

30%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,593

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,136

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$26,584

$30K - $48K

$24,430

$48K - $75K

$23,337

$75K - $110K

$20,424

> $110K

$20,994

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,617,070

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$12,240,986

In case the students at Augustana University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $6,339, whereas the financial aid is $20,541. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,580 and institutional aid worth $20,541. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Augustana University amount to $1,617,070 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $12,240,986.

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