Augsburg University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,142

4.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,807

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

4,337 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,161

88.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.4%

226 Graduates

About

Augsburg University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Augsburg University were Teacher Education & Professional Development (69 degrees awarded), Social Work (40 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2023, 813 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augsburg University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (410 degrees), 2.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augsburg University is $43,142, which is $18,567 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augsburg University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,071 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Augsburg University is $43,142, which is $18,567 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,807.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Augsburg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,142

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Augsburg University was $43,142. The cost of tuition at Augsburg University is $18,567 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$24,807

2023 Value

2.37%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Augsburg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,807. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Augsburg University grew by 2.37%.

This chart compares the average net price of Augsburg 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

$15,620

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augsburg University was of $15,620 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.24% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Augsburg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.02% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Augsburg 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augsburg University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1071 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Augsburg University received 4,337 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,337 applicants, 3,319 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,161 students enrolled at Augsburg University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augsburg University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,319

Accepted Out of 4,337

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augsburg University was 76.5% (3,319 admissions from 4,337 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26.7%, while admissions grew by 26.7%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Augsburg University in 2021 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

Augsburg University had a total enrollment of 3,161 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Augsburg University is 2,792 students and the part-time enrollment is 369. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Augsburg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augsburg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.4% White, 24.6% Black or African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.74% Asian, 6.33% Two or More Races, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Augsburg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.5%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Black or African American Female (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Black or African American Female (8.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augsburg University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,161 students. The full-time enrollment at Augsburg University is 2,792 and the part-time enrollment is 369. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Augsburg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 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 Augsburg University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Augsburg University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,246 enrolled students
Black or African American
777 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
397 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augsburg University is 39.4% White, 24.6% Black or African American, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.74% Asian, 6.33% Two or More Races, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 101 students (3.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 191 more women than men received degrees from Augsburg University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augsburg University is white (410 degrees awarded). There were 2.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Augsburg University is Teacher Education & Professional Development (69 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (40 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Augsburg University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (63 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), and History (11 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 Augsburg University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,690,648 people), Secondary school teachers (601,212 people), Education administrators (355,192 people), Other managers (289,592 people), and Social workers, all other (270,755 people).

The most specialized majors at Augsburg University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (63 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (97 degrees), and Psychology (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

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

The most specialized majors at Augsburg University are Public Administration and Social Service (63 degrees awarded), English (24 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (97 degrees), and Psychology (62 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Augsburg University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,174,612 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (529,276 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (245,342 people), Computer Systems Design (196,978 people), and Legal services (185,761 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augsburg University was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 40 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

311

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

502

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 311 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University, which is 0.62 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (502).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University in Social Work, which is 14.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from Augsburg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Augsburg University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.42% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
410 degrees awarded
Black or African American
140 degrees awarded
Asian
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augsburg University is white (410 degrees awarded). There were 2.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

3.44% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
247 degrees awarded
White Male
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augsburg University is white female (247 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (163 degrees).

Operations

Augsburg University has an endowment valued at nearly $70.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 83.7k (0.118%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Augsburg University had a total salary expenditure of 82.4M. Augsburg University employs 56 Associate professors, 46 Assistant professors and 37 Professors. Most academics at Augsburg University are Male Associate professor (29), Female Assistant professor (29), and Female Associate professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augsburg University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 81 employees, Service, with 58 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Endowment

$70.8M

2023 Endowment

0.188%

growth from 2022

Augsburg University has an endowment valued at about $70.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Augsburg University grew 0.188% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.85M - Federal
$589k - State
$14.8k - Local

As of 2023, Augsburg University received $2.85M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $589k from state grants and contracts, and $14.8k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$37.4M

2023 Salaries

6.68%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Augsburg University paid a median of $37.4M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($82.4M) and a 6.68% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.44% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.61% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.2M

Instructional Salaries

166

Number of Employees

In 2023, Augsburg University paid a total of $13.2M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augsburg University were Associate professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 46 employees, and Professor with 37 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augsburg University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 81 employees, Service with 58 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augsburg University was Male Associate professor with 29 employees, Female Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Female Associate professor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Augsburg University.

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