Augustana University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,150

5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,280

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59.2%

3,330 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,158

90% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

75.6%

363 Graduates

About

Augustana University is a higher education institution located in Minnehaha County, SD. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Augustana University were General Education (98 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (20 degrees).

In 2023, 721 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augustana University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (611 degrees), 22.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augustana University is $38,150, which is $8,870 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Augustana University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 400 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Augustana University is $38,150, which is $8,870 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,280.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Augustana University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,150

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Augustana University was $38,150. The cost of tuition at Augustana University is $8,870 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$25,280

2023 Value

6.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Augustana University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,280. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Augustana University grew by 6.03%.

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

$9,774

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augustana University was of $9,774 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.48% between 2022 and 2023.

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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Augustana University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

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 Augustana University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 400 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

Augustana University received 3,330 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.88% annual growth. Out of those 3,330 applicants, 1,973 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,158 students enrolled at Augustana University in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augustana University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,973

Accepted Out of 3,330

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augustana University was 59.2% (1,973 admissions from 3,330 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.88%, while admissions declined by 4.64%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Augustana University in 2023 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 2,158 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Augustana University is 1,943 students and the part-time enrollment is 215. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Augustana University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augustana University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.7% White, 5.14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.99% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 0.649% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Augustana University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Black or African American Male (3.36%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augustana University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,158 students. The full-time enrollment at Augustana University is 1,943 and the part-time enrollment is 215. This means that 90% of students enrolled at Augustana University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

84%

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 Augustana University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,612 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
111 enrolled students
Black or African American
86 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augustana University is 74.7% White, 5.14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.99% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 2.46% Asian, 0.649% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 11 students (0.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 253 more women than men received degrees from Augustana University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augustana University is white (611 degrees awarded). There were 22.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Augustana University is General Education (98 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (20 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Language & Linguistics (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 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 (1,551,232 people), Secondary school teachers (557,021 people), Physicians (425,105 people), Education administrators (284,645 people), and Postsecondary teachers (240,718 people).

The most specialized majors at Augustana University in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees), Education (162 degrees), and Biology (72 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Augustana University are Language & Linguistics (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees), Education (162 degrees), and Biology (72 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 Augustana University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,888,676 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (600,038 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (535,316 people), Offices of physicians (226,534 people), and Outpatient care centers (162,977 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
50 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augustana University was Registered Nursing with 68 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

234

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

487

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Augustana University, which is 0.48 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (487).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Augustana University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.56 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Augustana University in General Education, which is 6 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Augustana University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Augustana University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
611 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augustana University is white (611 degrees awarded). There were 22.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
425 degrees awarded
White Male
186 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augustana University is white female (425 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (186 degrees).

Operations

Augustana University has an endowment valued at nearly $115M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.66M (7.52%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Augustana University had a total salary expenditure of 68.6M. Augustana University employs 69 Assistant professors, 56 Associate professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Augustana University are Female Assistant professor (42), Female Associate professor (35), and Male Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augustana University are: Management, with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Endowment

$115M

2023 Endowment

6.36%

growth from 2022

Augustana University has an endowment valued at about $115M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Augustana University grew 6.36% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $63.8M 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

$26.7M

2023 Salaries

9.73%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Augustana University paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($68.6M) and a 9.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.32% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

162

Number of Employees

In 2023, Augustana University paid a total of $11.7M to 162 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

80 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augustana University were Assistant professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 56 employees, and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augustana University were Management with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augustana University was Female Assistant professor with 42 employees, Female Associate professor with 35 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 27 employees.

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

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