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Augustana College

Augustana College is a small, private institution located in Rock Island, il. Founded in 1860, Augustana College offers undergraduate degrees in 50 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,274 undergraduates
cost $47,916 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Augustana College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 61.2%
SAT score average 1145
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
182 days away Early Decision date

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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Augustana College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Other
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Biology, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Finance and Financial Management Services
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $47,916
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,782
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,544
Cost of attendance* $62,242
Average financial aid package $38,674
Estimated cost $23,568 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,916
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,782
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,544
Cost of attendance* $62,242
Average financial aid package $38,674
Estimated cost $23,568 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Augustana College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,274, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

2,484

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Augustana College, students love their College Union Board of Managers, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296
phone 309-794-7000
address www.augustana.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

College union board of managers

Student government association

Student newspaper

Student radio station

Service organizations (apo, dance marathon committee)

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Augustana College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Augustana College?

Augustana College is located in Rock Island, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Augustana College? 

The acceptance rate for Augustana College is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Augustana College?

The average high school GPA for Augustana College students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Augustana College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Augustana College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $248,968.

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