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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1731st for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Full-time Enrollment2,363
    Total Enrollment2,386
    Calendar SystemQuarter
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$35
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Rock Island, IL

    Total Population39,151 (39,106 urban / 45 rural)
    Households15,985 (2.3 people per house)
    Families9,360 (2.97 people per family)
    Pop. — African American7,362
    Pop. — Asian371
    Pop. — Pacific Islander33
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native279
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)30,861
    Pop. — Other1,178

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Augustana College?

    Ranks 388th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $24,408 $24,408 $24,408
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $516 $516 $516
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $960 $960 $960
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $33,606 $33,606 $33,606
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,599 $25,599 $25,599
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $25,599 $25,599 $25,599

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $22,131 trend  $24,924 $22,131 trend  $24,924 $22,131 trend  $24,924
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $675 trend  $675
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,042 trend  $6,807
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,200 trend  $1,200
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 3,291 (1,413 male / 1,878 female)
    Admitted 2,468 (1,034 male / 1,434 female)
    Admission rate 75%
    First-time Enrollment 691 (299 male / 392 female)
    FT Enrollment 691 (299 male / 392 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Augustana College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference College Conference of Illinois and Wisc
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference College Conference of Illinois and Wisc

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Augustana College accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 211th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 98%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 27
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 28

    SAT Test Admission

    Applicants submitting SAT results 6%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) /

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity1,831
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$3,447
    Board Fee$3,360

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Augustana College ranks 1251st for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,784 103 pie   17%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,471 243 pie   41%
    Institutional Grant Aid $9,121 592 pie   99%
    Student Loan Aid $5,187 417 pie   70%
    Any financial aid type   594 pie   99%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Augustana College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    91423
    Black Non-Hispanic
    212950
    Hispanic
    294473
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    203353
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    257
    White Non-Hispanic
    9171,2632,180
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 998 1,388 2,386

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Augustana College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 15 15
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    Art Teacher Education
    Art/Art Studies, General 4 4
    Asian Studies/Civilization 2 2 4
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 2 1 88 93
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 3 1 70 75
    Chemistry, General 1 1 10 12
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 1
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
    Economics, General 6 6
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 2 1 24 28
    Engineering, Other
    English Language and Literature, General 2 1 28 31
    French Language and Literature 5 5
    Geography 7 7
    Geology/Earth Science, General 4 4
    German Language and Literature
    History, General 1 24 25
    Mathematics and Computer Science 5 5
    Mathematics, General 1 14 15
    Music Performance, General 1 1
    Music Teacher Education 1 7 8
    Music, General 3 3
    Philosophy 3 3
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    Physics, General 10 10
    Political Science and Government, General 2 19 21
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2 2
    Psychology, General 2 1 43 46
    Public Administration 1 1
    Religion/Religious Studies 6 6
    Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1 1
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Sociology 1 13 14
    Spanish Language and Literature 11 11
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 23 24
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 24 24
    Total 1 6 10 12 2 478 509

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Augustana College ranks 915th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $59,787 ($61,695 male / $56,958 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 149 (89 male / 60 female)
    Total Benefits $2,311,947

    Augustana College Summary

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    Augustana College is a small liberal arts college, with a current enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. Augustana College is the home of the Augustana Choir, which was founded in 1931 and is known for its performances of a cappella choral music. Augustana College is also home to the Swenson Center, a national archives and research institute providing various resources for the study of Swedish immigration to North America, the communities the immigrants established, and the history and culture of Swedish immigrants and their descendants in America. In 2006, Augustana College’s Thomas Tredway Library was selected as the winner of the Association of College & The Augustana College football team won four NCAA Division III national championships in a row from 1983 – 1986 under Coach Bob Reade. Majors Accounting, Art, Art Education, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science/ Mathematics, Earth Science Teaching, Economics, Elementary and Secondary Education, English, French, Geography, Geology, German, History, Mathematics, Medicine, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Scandinavian, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Studio Art, and Theatre. Stigma: The Real American Dream One of the foremost scholars of consumer credit, Dr. Lendol Calder, joined the Augustana College history department in the mid 1990s. Dr. William Hammer, a paleontologist who holds the college’s Fritiof Fryxell Chair in Geology, has twice discovered the remains of dinosaurs while leading research expeditions funded by the National Science Foundation in Antarctica.

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    Augustana College Academics

    The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Women’s Services can help. Augustana College is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Augustana College.

    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Mathematics/Computer Science
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Predentistry, Premedicine, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Planetary Sciences
    History:
    History – General
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, German Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Physics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Speech Teacher Education
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Jazz Studies, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Public Administration and Service:
    Public Administration
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Classics, French, German, ancient, Latin, Scandinavian, Spanish
    English Language and Literature:
    English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Popular majors:
    twenty percent business per marketing, fifteen percent biology, eleven percent social sciences, eight percent english, eight percent psychology, six percent education, six percent health professions, five percent foreign languages and literature

    Further, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April.

    Augustana College Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 84% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were one hundred and eighty-six total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and forty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of February.

    Augustana College Athletics

    The Vikings are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Wrestling

    Augustana College Financial Aid

    Financial aid distribution is at sixty-five percent scholarships per grants and thirty-five percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership.

    Augustana College Students

    Augustana College offers Bachelor’s degrees. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus. Moreover, the student body consists of eighty-nine percent in-state students, eleven percent out-of-state students, fifty-six percent women, forty-four percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, four percent hispanic, ninety percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, less than one percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-nine percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-four percent in top half of graduating class, thirty-eight percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-four percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24 and nine percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Evangelical Lutheran Church In America, Coed, where 84 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, three hundred and sixty-four degree-seeking undergrads and six hundred and seventy-nine first-time degree-seeking freshmen.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as educational technology center, planetarium/observatory, map library, geology museum, Swedish immigration research center, research foundation, language laboratory, 500 acres of environmental laboratories, recreational center, scanning electron mircroscope, High-Field NMR, X-ray diffractometer, scanning tunneling microscope, HeliFlux Station Magnetometer. In any event, the school is located 165 miles from Chicago.

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