64%

Acceptance Rate

$28,835

Avg.Financial Aid

001633

FAFSA Code

Augustana College

  • 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.augustana.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    2,543

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Augustana College, which is located in Rock Island, Illinois is a private, Evangelical Lutheran Church university. At Augustana College, the total enrolment stands at 2,546. The school has a total of 231 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 56% of the students who are females and 44% are males at Augustana College. At AC, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Fritiof Fryxell, Daniel C. Tsui, Ken Anderson, and Don Sundquist. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, AC offers around 45 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

639 38th St

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Augustana College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    64%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admission to Augustana College is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Augustana College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 639 38th St, Rock Island, Illinois 61201-2296, or call (309) 794-7000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $24,110

  • Average Annual Cost

    $40,881

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,000

  • Other Fees

    $1,254

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $10,572

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,200

Total One Year Cost

$54,907

Before applying to AC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $56,700. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($43,610), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($10,890), and budget for other expenses ($1,200). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor'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.

88%

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

Trimester

Research Funding per Student

$97

Faculty Overview

50%

Male Professors

50%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    123 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    94 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    55 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    34 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    33 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    26 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    25 Graduates

  • Sociology

    25 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    33 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    26 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    25 Graduates

  • Sociology

    25 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    22 Graduates

  • Economics

    18 Graduates

  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

    17 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    16 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    14 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    13 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    13 Graduates

  • Engineering Physics

    12 Graduates

  • International Business

    12 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    12 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    12 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    11 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    11 Graduates

  • Public Health

    11 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    10 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    10 Graduates

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

    10 Graduates

  • History

    10 Graduates

  • Communication, Journalism, and Rela...

    9 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    8 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    8 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    6 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    6 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    5 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    5 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    5 Graduates

  • Music

    5 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    5 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    4 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    3 Graduates

  • Physics

    3 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,543

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

23%

Full-time / Part-time

100% / N/A

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

70%

Unknown

1%

Black

4%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

10%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

1%

Unknown Location

17%

Out Of State

71%

In State

11%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

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

Median Household Income

$77,349 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 96% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

96%

Undergrads in College Housing

71%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,232/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,529/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,529/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Vikings

School Colors

blue and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

College Conference of Illinois and Wisc

Total Male Athletes

435

Total Female Athletes

227

Intramural Sports

20

Sports Club

7

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $10,890 per year. The average meal plan at AC costs around $5,529 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At AC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 44% male and 56% 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

$39,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$52,000/year

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

$22,750 - $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.

$236 - $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

$28,835

Students Receiving Federal Grants

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,053

Students Receiving State Aid

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,775

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$26,173

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

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$35,715

$30K - $48K

$35,883

$48K - $75K

$31,766

$75K - $110K

$29,226

> $110K

$24,845

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$46,979,721

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$17,373,746

The financial aid department of Augustana College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Augustana College is around $27,157 and the federal grant is $4,533. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,595 as well as institutional aid worth $27,157. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Augustana College amount to $46,979,721 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $17,373,746.

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