Augustana College, located in Rock Island, Illinois, has an acceptance rate of 61%, making it a moderately competitive school for prospective students. The college also boasts an early acceptance rate of 80.2%, providing students with the opportunity to secure their spot at the institution sooner rather than later. With an average GPA of 3.29, Augustana College is known for accepting students who may fall slightly below the national average but show potential for success in their academic careers.

In terms of admission requirements, applicants to Augustana College typically submit their SAT or ACT scores, with admitted students generally having SAT scores between 1020 and 1250, or ACT scores between 21 and 28. Additionally, a solid GPA is important for prospective students, showing that they have performed well in their high school coursework. While Augustana College does value academic performance, they also consider other factors such as extracurricular activities, personal essays, and letters of recommendation in their admission decisions.

The admission process at Augustana College involves submitting an application, transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. After the initial review process, some students may be invited to interview with admissions counselors to further showcase their qualifications. Once all materials have been submitted and reviewed, students will receive an admissions decision from the college. Overall, Augustana College looks for well-rounded individuals who show promise in their academic pursuits and are a good fit for the campus community.

Acceptance Rate	61%
Early Acceptance Rate	80.2%
SAT Score Range	1020-1250
ACT Score Range	21-28
Average GPA	3.29

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639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 | (309) 794-7000

#96 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (tie)

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Tuition and Fees $45,136 (2020-21)Room and Board $11,216 (2020-21)Total Enrollment 2,546 Application Deadline rolling

Overview of Augustana College

Augustana College is a private institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,546, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 115 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Augustana College’s ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #96. Its tuition and fees are $45,136.

Augustana College is a private school that sits just across the Mississippi River from Iowa, in the city of Rock Island, Illinois. Known for its picturesque, wooded campus, Augustana offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and pre-professional degrees. On campus, students can get involved in a wide variety of student clubs, more than 10 Greek-letter organizations or recreational sports. Augustana students can also try out for one of the more than 20 Vikings varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.READ MORE

Special announcement from Augustana College

Augustana has modified operations and moved to distance learning through the end of the spring semester. At this time, high school students are encouraged to take a virtual tour, and they can connect with the college through online info sessions, online counselor meetings, ambassador calls with current students, and more.More Information from Augustana College »

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School Type

Private, Coed

Year Founded

1860

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church

Academic Calendar

Semester

Setting

Suburban

2019 Endowment

$180.1 million

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Augustana College is ranked #96 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

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Augustana College admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 57% and an early acceptance rate of 81.7%. Half the applicants admitted to Augustana College have an SAT score between 1090 and 1320 or an ACT score of 23 and 29. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges. The application deadline at Augustana College is rolling.

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More selective

Fall 2019 acceptance rate

57%

Application deadline

rolling

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The student-faculty ratio at Augustana College is 11:1, and the school has 68.7% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Augustana College include: Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies; Social Sciences, Other; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87%.

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Student-faculty ratio

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4-year graduation rate

69%

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Augustana College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,546, with a gender distribution of 44% male students and 56% female students. At this school, 73% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 27% of students live off campus. In sports, Augustana College is part of the NCAA III.

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Total enrollment

2,546

Collegiate athletic association

NCAA III

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At Augustana College, 72% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $27,941.

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Room and board $11,216(2020-21)

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Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area.

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Augustana College offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance. Augustana College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Of the students at Augustana College, 35% have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Augustana College.

Students who have cars on campus

35%

Health insurance offered

Yes

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