Augustana University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,100

2.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,977

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.7%

3,017 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,390

92.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

73%

332 Graduates

About

Augustana University is a higher education institution located in Minnehaha County, SD. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Augustana University were General Education (53 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (32 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2024, 642 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augustana University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (526 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augustana University is $39,100, which is $9,112 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Augustana University is $39,100, which is $9,112 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,977.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Augustana University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,100

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Augustana University was $39,100. The cost of tuition at Augustana University is $9,112 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Augustana University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,977

2024 Value

1.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Augustana University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,977. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Augustana University grew by 1.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Augustana University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,465

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augustana University was of $10,465 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.07% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Augustana University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Augustana University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Augustana University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Augustana University received 3,017 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.4% annual growth. Out of those 3,017 applicants, 2,044 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,390 students enrolled at Augustana University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augustana University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,044

Accepted Out of 3,017

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augustana University was 67.7% (2,044 admissions from 3,017 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 9.4%, while admissions grew by 3.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Augustana University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Augustana University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Augustana University had a total enrollment of 2,390 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Augustana University is 2,201 students and the part-time enrollment is 189. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Augustana University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augustana University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.7% White, 5.73% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 2.34% Asian, 0.628% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0837% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Augustana University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.8%), followed by White Male (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augustana University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,390 students. The full-time enrollment at Augustana University is 2,201 and the part-time enrollment is 189. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Augustana University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Augustana University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Augustana University was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Augustana University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Augustana University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,737 enrolled students
Black or African American
137 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augustana University is 72.7% White, 5.73% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 2.34% Asian, 0.628% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0837% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (0.544%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 176 more women than men received degrees from Augustana University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augustana University is white (526 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Augustana University is General Education (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (32 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (28 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Augustana University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augustana University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,559,373 people), Secondary school teachers (547,430 people), Education administrators (286,403 people), Special education teachers (205,133 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,291 people).

The most specialized majors at Augustana University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), Education (144 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augustana University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Augustana University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (22 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (10 degrees), Education (144 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augustana University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,904,919 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (371,184 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (215,452 people), Legal services (135,119 people), and Computer Systems Design (125,893 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Augustana University.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
50 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augustana University was General Biological Sciences with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Augustana University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

233

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

409

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Augustana University, which is 0.57 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (409).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Augustana University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Augustana University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Augustana University in General Education, which is 4.3 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 61% of students graduating from Augustana University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
526 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augustana University is white (526 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (36 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
335 degrees awarded
White Male
191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augustana University is white female (335 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (191 degrees).

Operations

Augustana University has an endowment valued at nearly $127M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.2M (11.3%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Augustana University had a total salary expenditure of 79.4M. Augustana University employs 66 Assistant professors, 59 Associate professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at Augustana University are Female Assistant professor (41), Female Associate professor (37), and Male Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augustana University are: Management, with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Endowment

$127M

2024 Endowment

9.78%

growth from 2023

Augustana University has an endowment valued at about $127M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Augustana University grew 9.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $71.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Augustana University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.9M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Augustana University paid a median of $29.9M in salaries, which represents 37.6% of their overall expenditure ($79.4M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

166

Number of Employees

In 2024, Augustana University paid a total of $10.1M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augustana University were Management with 71 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

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