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	3	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	3	4
Foreign Language	1	2
Social Studies	1	2
History	1
Academic Electives		4

Examinations

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

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Admissions Office

Address

639 38th Street

City, State, Zip

Rock Island, IL 61201-2296

Phone

(309) 794-7341

Fax

(309) 794-7431

E-mail

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

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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

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

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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

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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 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 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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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

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

73%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$34,964

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

17.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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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

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Undergraduate Majors

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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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

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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

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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

Not offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Viking

School Colors

Navy blue and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

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

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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

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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

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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

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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%