Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	3
Foreign Language	2	3
Social Studies	2	4
History		2
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

2211 Riverside Avenue

City, State, Zip

Minneapolis, MN 55454-1351

Phone

(612) 330-1001

Fax

(612) 330-1649

E-mail

admissions@augsburg.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

Letter of recommendation from an academic teacher required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA		X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment			X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

45% of 3,163 applicants were admitted

Women

46% of 1,846 applicants were admitted

Men

43% of 1,317 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

508 (36%) of 1,423 admitted students enrolled

Women

279 (33%) of 855 admitted students enrolled

Men

229 (40%) of 568 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.17

3.75 and Above

11%

3.50 - 3.74

15%

3.25 - 3.49

18%

3.00 - 3.24

19%

2.50 - 2.99

26%

2.00 - 2.49

9%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

19-24 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

5%

Score of 24 - 29

23%

Score of 18 - 23

59%

Score of 12 - 17

12%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$53,030

Tuition and Fees

$38,800

Room and Board

$10,280

Books and Supplies

$1,200

Other Expenses

$2,750

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 15
Final deadline August 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002334	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

427 (90.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

394 (92.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

392 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

51 (13.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

80%

Average Award

$32,783

Need-Based Gift

Received by 392 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,299

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 348 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,176

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 37 (9.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

79 (16.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,787

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,780 (86.4%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,641 (92.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,638 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

203 (12.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

73%

Average Award

$29,946

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,621 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,083

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,490 (91.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,720

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 139 (8.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

376 (18.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,419

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

92%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$38,176

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership, Religious Involvement

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

174

Part-Time Faculty

195

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

41%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 43% of classes
20-29 students: 33% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 72% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

 

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Social Work

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Minneapolis Population

392,880

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Minneapolis-St. Paul

Campus Size

23 acres

Weather

Temperature

2.8 average low in January, 78.8 average high in September

Rain

116 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

2 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis

Nearest Train Station

5 mile(s) from campus in St. Paul

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

36% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

64%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Aid Auggie

School Colors

Maron and gray

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, softball, volleyball, wrestling

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, pan-afrikan student union, augsburg business organization, queer pride alliance, students for racial justice, augsburg asian student association

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

2,427

Women

1,319 (54.3%)

Men

1,108 (45.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,033

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.9% Asian
13.7% Black/African-American
7.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
47.8% White
12.4% Unknown

International Students.

3.3%

Average Age

23

All Graduate Students

1,135

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.6%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

45.1%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

58.6%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

62.6%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported