Founded in 1860 by Swedish settlers, Augustana College is a selective liberal arts college that is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Augustana has been ranked as one of the nation’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and ranks among the top 60 U.S. liberal arts colleges in the sciences.
| Overall Score (about) | 87.8 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $54,907 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 13 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 88% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 2,543 |
Some of the majors offered include Accounting, Art, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Computer Science/ Mathematics, Elementary and Secondary Education, Music, Psychology, Religion, Scandinavian, Sociology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Studio Art, and Theatre.
The college also offers coordinated degree programs in Dentistry, Engineering, Environmental Management, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, and Occupational Therapy, as well as a number of pre-professional programs. Students may also pursue self-designed majors, double majors, study abroad programs, part-time degree programs, independent study, and internships. Class sizes are small; the college’s student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
The Office of Admissions evaluates applications using a unique approach. All of the information in an application, including extracurricular activities, plays a part in determining admission. Students can apply using the Common Application and the college’s own supplement beginning August 1 prior to their senior year. Applicants must also submit transcripts, recommendations, and writing samples. Standardized test scores and video essays are optional. Prospective students are encouraged to visit, and are welcome to stay overnight in a residence hall. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from early November. There is no application deadline, but students who apply before February 1 receive priority consideration. Admitted students who intend to enroll must submit a $350 non-refundable deposit by May 1 in order to reserve a spot in the incoming class. Different requirements apply to international students, transfer students, and homeschooled students.
The Financial Assistance Office is committed to helping students understand and successfully complete the financial aid process. In just one year, Augustana students were awarded more than $31 million in grants and scholarships from the school. 96% of the college
Living on Campus
Seventy percent of students live on campus, due largely to the school’s three-year residency requirement. The college considers living on campus to be an important part of a student
The Vikings have a long tradition of athletic excellence. They compete in the NCAA Division III College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), and the Midwest Lacrosse Conference. The Vikings participate in 22 male and female team sports, and more than 70% of students compete in some form of varsity, club, or intramural sport. Current varsity sports include: football, baseball, volleyball, men
The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Illinois State Board of Education.
This website and its associated pages are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by this school.
StateUniversity.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Augustana College.