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Augustana University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Sioux Falls, SD🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Augustana is a private university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with just over 2,000 students. It admits about two-thirds of applicants and enrolls students with mid-range test scores (SAT 1150–1370). The school's strongest programs are in business, biology, and health professions. After accounting for financial aid, the average net price is under $24,000 annually, and graduates earn a median of $59,000 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
67.8%
Enrollment
2,086
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
73%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1150 – 1370
ACT (composite)
21 – 27
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$18,746
family income
$30–48k
$18,895
family income
$48–75k
$17,937
family income
$75–110k
$24,787
family income
$110k+
$27,327
family income
18% receive Pell grants
52% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Augustana University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
15.4%
Biology
14.8%
Health Professions
14.3%
Parks & Recreation
11.1%
Education
9.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$59,217
Earnings (6 yr)
$49,826
Completion
73%
Retention
86%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Augustana University?

Augustana University has an acceptance rate of 67.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Augustana University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1370 on the SAT. The ACT range is 21–27.

How much does Augustana University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $18,746 per year, rising to $27,327 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.