Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
Website: www.augustana.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 59% of 6,739 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- April 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.29
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- Not reported
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $53,907
- Tuition and Fees
- $42,135
- Room and Board
- $10,572
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 87%
- Average Freshman Award
- $32,193
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $34,964
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Quarter
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 195
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 21% of classes
10-19 students: 45% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Rock Island Population
- 38,877
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 71% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Viking
- Sororities
- 39% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 26% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
4.3% Black/African-American
10.5% Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.9% White
0.9% Unknown - International Students
- 7.0% from 42 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.5%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 70.6%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 57%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 3 | 4 |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 1 | 2 |
Social Studies | 1 | 2 |
History | 1 | |
Academic Electives | 4 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | ||
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 | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 639 38th Street
- City, State, Zip
- Rock Island, IL 61201-2296
- Phone
- (309) 794-7341
- Fax
- (309) 794-7431
- admissions@augustana.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- April 1
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not reported
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 1
- Early Decision Notification
- November 15
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
- December 1
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Recommended for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 recommended for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
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
- Overall Admission Rate
- 59% of 6,739 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 60% of 3,847 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 58% of 2,892 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 792 (20%) of 3,976 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 435 (19%) of 2,308 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 357 (21%) of 1,668 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 97% of 33 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Not reported
- 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
- 3.29
- 3.75 and Above
- 20%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 21%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 16%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 17%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 20%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 6%
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
- Not reported
- Score of 30 - 36
- Not reported
- Score of 24 - 29
- Not reported
- Score of 18 - 23
- Not reported
- Score of 12 - 17
- Not reported
- Score of 6 - 11
- Not reported
- Score of 5 or Below
- Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 36%
Top quarter: 64%
Top half: 90% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $53,907
- Tuition and Fees
- $42,135
- Room and Board
- $10,572
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- $1,200
- Payment Plans
- Prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline November 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001633 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 634 (91.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 536 (84.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 536 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 133 (24.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 87%
- Average Award
- $32,193
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 534 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $26,317
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 408 (76.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,438
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 102 (19.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 158 (22.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $23,237
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 2,265 (90.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,928 (85.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,928 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 426 (22.1%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 86%
- Average Award
- $30,840
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,898 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,787
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,491 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,364
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 320 (16.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 570 (22.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,096
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 73%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $34,964
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 17.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- 2,316
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- 378
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- 49
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students
- Number of Awards
- 751
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,339
- Academic Calendar System
- Quarter
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- African Studies
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Studies
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language Teacher Education
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
- Writing, General
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering, forestry, nursing, accounting with Wake Forest University, occupational therapy and/or physical therapy with Washington University in St. Louis, landscape architecture and veterinary medicine with University of Illinois, optometry with Illinois College of Optometry, pre-Law with Capital University
- Special Programs
- 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
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 195
- Part-Time Faculty
- 69
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- Not reported
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 21% of classes
10-19 students: 45% of classes
20-29 students: 26% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 43% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 253,266
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 600
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not 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
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Rock Island Population
- 38,877
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 115 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 13.2 average low in January, 82.2 average high in September
- Rain
- 114 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 5 mile(s) from campus in Moline
- Nearest Train Station
- 45 mile(s) from campus in Galesburg
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 71% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through junior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 29%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 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
- Health Service
- Not offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Viking
- School Colors
- Navy blue and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | |||
Wrestling | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Football | ||
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x | |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Football | x | |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- cheerleading, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, ultimate Frisbee, water polo
- Men's Club Sports
- crew, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- badminton, basketball, bowling, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, college union board of managers, student government association, student newspaper, student radio station, service organizations (apo, dance marathon committee)
- Sororities
- 39% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 26% of men participate
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 2,647
- Women
- 1,527 (57.7%)
- Men
- 1,120 (42.3%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 2,637
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.6% Asian
4.3% Black/African-American
10.5% Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.9% White
0.9% Unknown - International Students.
- 7.0% from 42 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- Not reported
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 86.5%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 70.6%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 74.3%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 75.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 57%
- Average Starting Salary
- 57%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 7%
Engineering 1%
Law 3%
Arts and Sciences 22%
Medicine 4%
Other 4%
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