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Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD·Private nonprofit·1,818 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 76% graduation rate; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

59%
Accept
1,818
Students
$24,723
Net Price
76%
Grad Rate
$49,500
Earnings
10 yr
$21,250
Debt

About This School

Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with approximately 1,818 undergraduate students enrolled. Augustana University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,723 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, and the typical graduate earns $49,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Augustana University is a private Lutheran university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The university identifies 1860 as the year of its founding, the same as its Rock Island, Illinois, Swedish-heritage sister school, Augustana College. It derives its name from the Confessio Augustana, or Augsburg Confession, a foundational document of Lutheranism. Until September 2015, the university was known as Augustana College.

This small Lutheran university in Sioux Falls offers a genuinely accessible private school experience — a 59% acceptance rate and $24,723 average net price make it attainable, and the $21,250 median debt at graduation is relatively manageable. The 76% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, so it's worth asking what support systems exist for students who struggle. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit campus (under 2,000 undergrads) and can see yourself in the Midwest, though the $49,500 median earnings at 10 years out suggests the financial payoff is modest rather than transformative.

Founded
1860
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Biological Sciences16%
Business & Marketing15%
Social Sciences7%
Education6%
Psychology6%
Computer Science4%
Mathematics3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

David SoulLars ForssellJoe Foss

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1187
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile650

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$39,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,190
Avg Net Price
$24,723
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants16%
Median debt at graduation$21,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
76%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$21,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$49,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,818 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Augustana University

2001 S Summit Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57197-0001

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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