Beyond the Rankings
While guidebooks like U.S. News & World Report can present you with a few statistics about Augustana, they’re incapable of providing a holistic evaluation of the entire student experience — and the resulting outcomes. Here, then, are facts, figures, and statistics that will give you a broader perspective about the value and impact of an Augustana education.
Enrollment
Augustana serves more than 2,100 students. Most are part of our residential community and call our 100-acre campus home. Our graduate and continuing education programs serve students online and during times that are convenient for adult learners.
Geographic Origin of Undergraduate Students
- South Dakota: 839
- Minnesota: 459
- Iowa: 98
- Nebraska: 89
- North Dakota: 12
- Colorado: 27
- Wisconsin: 21
- California: 12
- 21 Other States: 147
- 148 international students from 35 countries
Religious Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA): 29%
- Other Lutheran: 11%
- Catholic: 23%
- Methodist: 5%
- Reformed: 3%
- Other: 29%
Academic Profile
- Average high school GPA: 3.75
- Average ACT score: 25.5
Class Sizes
- Average students per class: 21
- Classes with 2-9 students: 11%
- Classes with 10-19 students: 37%
- Classes with 20-29 students: 36%
- Classes with 30-39 students: 12%
- Classes with 40-49 students: 2%
- Classes with 50-99 students: 2%
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Elementary Education
- Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Government & International Affairs (Political Science)
- English
- Accounting
- Spanish
- Biochemistry
Study Abroad
- Students who participated in international educational experiences: 299
- Students who travel abroad before graduation: 53%
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Number of pre-approved study abroad programs: 559
Athletic Participation
- NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletes: 394
- Academic All-Americans: 49
- NCAA Postgraduate Scholars: 30
Musical Performance
- Music ensembles: 20
- Students participating: 304
Retention and Graduation Rates
- Returning sophomores: 84%
- Degree within four years: 78% for those who begin and complete their degree at Augustana
Graduate Outcomes
- Employment rate for job-seekers: 98% View study.
- Graduate/professional school enrollees: 22% immediately following graduation