At a glance
Average net price
$23,894
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.0%
Admission rate
68%
Undergrad size
1,965
In-state tuition
$40,160
Out-of-state tuition
$40,160
Cost of attendance
$55,159
Median earnings (10y)
$59,217
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,195
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 86.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), stem (21%), humanities & arts (16%).
- STEM21%
- Health14%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services11%
- Business15.4%~302 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.8%~291 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions14.2%~280 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation11.1%~218 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education9.1%~179 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.1%~140 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.3%~123 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English4.0%~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~50 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.6%~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.4%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.3%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | Master's | 260 | $51,320 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 148 | $60,050 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 99 | $25,995 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 92 | $43,860 | $25,112 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 81 | $38,193 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 54 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $24,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 41 | $24,410 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 40 | $46,610 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | $34,613 | $26,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Genetics. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Computational Science. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| American Sign Language. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Augustana University
Augustana University is a mid-sized institution located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,965 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Augustana University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,894 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,160 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,159 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.0%, a strong completion outcome. 86.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,217 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Augustana University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Augustana University accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,195. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (city), Augustana University draws students from across South Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Augustana University
Q.How much does Augustana University cost?
The average net price at Augustana University is $23,894 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,159.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Augustana University?
Augustana University has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Augustana University?
Augustana University admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Augustana University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Augustana University graduate earns $59,217 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Augustana University?
Published tuition is $40,160 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Augustana University located?
Augustana University is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (ZIP 57197).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Augustana University at their official website.