Augustana University
Faith-based college · Sioux Falls, SD · 1,965 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1150–1370
ACT (middle 50%)
21–27
Average net price
$23,283
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$57,456
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Augustana University?
Augustana University accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1370 on the SAT. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1150, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–27.
The latest federal data says Augustana University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Augustana University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Augustana University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $57,456 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,283 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $41,768 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$41,768
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$41,768
- Room & board$10,914
- Total cost of attendance$57,456
- Average net price after grants$23,283
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Business, Education, Social Sciences.
Augustana University FAQ
- What is Augustana University's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Augustana University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1150–1370. Aim for 1370 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Augustana University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–27.
- Is Augustana University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Augustana University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Augustana University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Augustana University cost?
- About $57,456 a year before aid; $23,283 on average after grants.
- What is Augustana University's FAFSA school code?
- 003458. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Augustana University receives your information.
- What is Augustana University's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
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