School Information

33.6
Total Enrollment 2,472
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Augustana College

http://www.augustana.edu
639 38th St, Rock Island, Illinois 61201-2296
(309) 794-7000

Augustana College seeks to develop in students the characteristics of liberally educated persons: clarity of thought and expression, curiosity, fair-mindedness, appreciation for the arts and cultural diversity, intellectual honesty, and a considered set of personal values and commitments. Students combine exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities with in-depth study in their major field(s), guided by an excellent, committed faculty, they grow personally and socially through participation in wide extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Special features include innovative interdisciplinary first-year courses, foreign study, and internships – both domestic and international.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Augustana College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,641), and 62% receive loans ($6,443 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,950. Off campus it is around $7,950.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Augustana College is $24,951 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,633 people applied to Augustana College. Of the applicants, 73.0% were admitted (68.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (24.0% male and 23.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     86.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     71.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     78.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1-800-798-8100
Admissions Office Email admissions@augustana.edu
Admissions Office Address Augustana College 639 38th Street Rock Island, IL 61201
Admissions Website http://www.augustana.edu/x96.xml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.augustana.edu/admissions/apply/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Augustana College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Augustana College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
Asian Studies/Civilization 3
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 106
Biochemistry 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 102
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 129
Accounting 21
Business Administration and Management, General 108
Education 43
Art Teacher Education 2
Education, Other 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 25
Music Teacher Education 15
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering 0
Engineering, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 44
English Language and Literature, General 26
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 18
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 19
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 2
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 13
Health professions and related clinical sciences 39
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 15
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 24
History 17
History, General 17
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2
Mathematics and statistics 12
Mathematics, General 12
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 3
Mathematics and Computer Science 3
Philosophy and religious studies 9
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 13
Chemistry, General 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 4
Physics, General 7
Psychology 40
Psychology, General 40
Public administration and social service professions 1
Public Administration 1
Social sciences 50
Economics, General 2
Geography 9
Political Science and Government, General 16
Sociology 23
Visual and performing arts 24
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Art/Art Studies, General 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Music Performance, General 0
Music, General 7
 
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