Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD
67.8%
Acceptance Rate
$40,160
Avg Cost (In-State)
$40,160
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
74.3%
Graduation Rate
1,965
Total Enrollment
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Augustana University, at a glance
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Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement required through Common App or Augustana application
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$49,826
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$59,217
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
74%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $72,237 | $77,844 | 104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $44,290 | $46,600 | 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $50,516 | $68,463 | 50 |
| Psychology, General. | $39,098 | $58,256 | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $36,247 | — | 17 |
| Political Science and Government. | $46,646 | — | 16 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $58,906 | — |
| Biology, General. | — | $67,630 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Tactics that apply here
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~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
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Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
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Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
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Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
SD Build Dakota Scholarship
Tuition + fees + books + work obligation
stateSD residents in approved CTE programs at SD technical colleges; 3-year SD work commitment after graduation.
Deadline: Spring of senior year
Learn more ↗National YoungArts Week
Up to $10,000 + Presidential Scholar nomination
activityYoungArts winners invited to Miami for masterclasses and performances with top artists.
Deadline: By invitation after YoungArts application
Learn more ↗Pat Tillman Foundation Tillman Scholar Program
Avg $10,000/year (varies)
militaryActive-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses pursuing graduate / professional degrees; leadership + service.
Deadline: February
Learn more ↗NAEF (North America Scholastic Esports Federation) Scholarship
Up to $5,000
nationalHigh school esports competitors participating in NAEF-affiliated leagues.
Deadline: April
Learn more ↗YoungArts Foundation
Up to $10,000 cash + mentorship
activityStudents ages 15–18 (or grades 10–12) in visual, literary, or performing arts.
Deadline: October 11
Learn more ↗Code.org Scholarships (varies)
Varies — CS pipeline + partner awards
nationalHS students pursuing CS education through Code.org programs.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗ITG High School Solo Competition
$500 first prize
activityHigh school trumpeters performing solo repertoire at ITG conference.
Deadline: March
Learn more ↗Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell Foundation)
Up to $25,000
nationalAges 16-26 with passion for entrepreneurship/creative arts/STEM/community impact.
Deadline: January
Learn more ↗NFA High School Soloist Competition
$2,500 first place
activityHigh school flutists competing at the NFA annual convention; solo performance competition.
Deadline: February
Learn more ↗Transfer pathways
Routes in from a community college.
From SD community colleges
articulation onlyAugustana accepts transfers on a rolling basis. The university has articulation agreements with South Dakota technical institutes and community colleges, including Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. A minimum 2.5 GPA is generally required; transfer scholarships are avail…
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