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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private Nonprofit · 1,965 students

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$59k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
68%Acceptance Rate
73%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)73.0%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)56.3%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate86.1%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students14.5%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1195
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
25
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing15.4%
Biological Sciences14.8%
Health Sciences14.2%
Education9.1%
Psychology7.1%
Social Sciences6.3%
History2.6%
Computer Science2.6%
Humanities1.4%
Mathematics0.9%
Communications0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$6k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$19k
Instructional Spend per Student
$127M
Total Endowment

Augustana University — Academics

Augustana University has a graduation rate of 73.0%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 86.1%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1195, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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