Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana university is a Lutheran University founded in 1860. The institute is a renowned university of the US Education System that has more than 2,100 students currently enrolled. The university every year welcomes nearly 150 international students representing around 42 states and 35 countries across the world.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the organization provides over 100 diverse majors for its students. More than 85% of the faculty of the institute possesses the highest possible degree in their relevant disciplines. It observes a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 and thus ensures individual classroom attention for all its candidates.
Admissions at Augustana University follows an application deadline of March 1. All the applicants have a fair and equal chance of applying at the institute as it does not charge any application fee at the time of seeking admission. The university is a highly coveted organization among international students for studying in the USA with an acceptance rate of around 68%.
Rankings
- U.S. News rankings
- #9 Best Regional Universities in Midwest
- #2 Best Value Schools
- #12 best Undergraduate Teaching
- 2018 college ranking by Washington monthly
- #32 Baccalaureate college for social mobility, research, and service
- #2 for Best University in the US for post-graduate employment
Highlights
University Type | Private |
Campus Setting | City |
UG Application Portal | Official website |
Annual Endowment | USD 75.5 million |
Student Retention Rate | 84% |
Work-Study Program | Yes |
Mode of Programs | Full time; Part time; Online |
Campus Housing Capacity | 926 |
Annual Cost of Attendance | USD 40, 954 |
English language proficiency score | TOEFL or equivalent |
Financial Aid | Available as awards and scholarships |
Programs, Campus and Accommodation
Campus
- The university campus is located in Sioux Falls, a city with huge opportunities for internships, employment, research, cultural activities, recreation, shopping, etc. and a city with the lowest unemployment rate in the nation.
- It spreads across a beautiful 100-acre tree-lined campus.
- More than 100 student clubs and organizations are there on campus serving a range of social academic and service interests of students.
- The institute spends around 2,50,000 USD each year on students in providing them internships, research, & fieldwork on campus.
Housing facilities/Residence
- The university is a residential university offering 6 coeducational residence halls, 6 apartment complexes, and theme houses.
- All the freshmen students of the university are required to live in one of the Residential Halls.
- Around 70% of students opt for college-owned, -operated and -affiliated housing whereas 30% opt for the off-campus option
- Basic amenities include a computer lab, kitchen, laundry facilities, study lounges, TV lounges, vacuum cleaners,
- Students are also presented with 3 different meal plans serving delicacies from across the globe.
Courses
- The institute offers a plethora of courses for international students including more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
- It is a liberal arts university offering diverse courses where most of the students choose from more than one major.
- It provides two bachelor’s degrees i.e. Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science in nursing.
- It also provides extensive internship, study abroad and undergraduate research options for its students
- Some of the most popular major programs offered by the university includes nursing, biology, business administration, elementary education, psychology, etc..
Augustana University Application Process
How to apply?
Application Portal: Apply using admission application or common application
Application Fee: Not required
Application Deadline: March 1
Basic Admission Requirements
- Secondary and post-secondary transcripts
- High school GPA: 3.75
- SAT/ACT scores (Average ACT score: 25.5)
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal statement,
- Financial statement
- Copy of passport
- English proficiency test scores with following scores:
Test score | Minimum requirement |
---|---|
TOEFL | PBT- 550 iBT- 79 |
IELTS | 6.0 |
Augustana University Cost of Attendance
For all the prospective candidates seeking to enroll at the university in the coming term, it is highly recommended to plan their finances way in advance to avoid last minute hurdles. To aid the same, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US has been tabulated below.
Cost Head | Amount (USD) |
---|---|
Tuition | 33,399 |
Student Fees | 1,085 |
Double Room | 3,899 |
Meal Plan | 4,733 |
Books & Supplies | 1,000 |
Health Insurance | 1,750 |
Total | 46,866 |
Scholarships/Financial Aid
The institute offers financial aid in the form of awards and scholarships for international students to study in the USA. Nearly 100% of the full-time students receive merit, talent and need-based financial support from the university.
Average total scholarship offered to international students during Fall was 19,500 USD. Some of the studentships available for candidates at the organization are as mentioned below.
Scholarship type | Amount (USD) | Eligibility | Application |
---|---|---|---|
Augustana Academic Scholarships | 10,000- 20,000 | Based on academic excellence | Apply online by November 1 |
Presidential Scholarship | 15,000- 20,000 | Students need to possess ACT score of 27 and GPA of 3.5 | Apply at the official website |
Global Leaders Scholarship | Variable | Offered to international students based on academic credentials | Apply using the official website |
Y.T. Johnson Science Scholarship | 1,500 | Science student possessing ACT score of 27 and GPA of 3.5 | Apply online by December 3 |
Alumni Network
- Membership to Augustana Alumni Association offers various benefits such as job placements, fitness centre, library, saving options, magazine subscription, etc.
- Few notable alumni are as follows: Mary Hart- American television personality; John Hamre- president and CEO of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies; Myron Floren- American musician.
Placements
The university has a job placement rate of 98% for recent graduates and the mean salary reported by 2018 grads was around 45,129 USD.
Some of the employers include: EROS, International Trade Association, Midco, Sanford Health, mayo Clinic, etc.
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Augustana University Scholarships
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per student$8,365 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
National Overseas Scholarship | Scholarship per student$15,400 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
Next Genius Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Augustana University Admissions
Application Portal: https://www.augie.edu/admission/applying-augustana
Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees
Faculty
Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
---|---|---|---|
2416 | 1862 | 554 | - |
Augustana University Campus Location
Nearby This Campus
- Shopping Mall
- Book Store
- Airport
Shopping Mall
Airport
Book Store
● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary
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