Augustana College seeks to develop in students the characteristics of liberally educated persons: clarity of thought and expression, curiosity, fair-mindedness, appreciation for the arts and cultural diversity, intellectual honesty, and a considered set of personal values and commitments. Students combine exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities with in-depth study in their major field(s), guided by an excellent, committed faculty, they grow personally and socially through participation in wide extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Special features include innovative interdisciplinary first-year courses, foreign study, and internships both domestic and international.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
23
28
ACT English
22
28
ACT Math
22
27
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$23,457
$24,924
$26,484
Books and supplies
$675
$675
$675
Room and board (on campus)
$6,405
$6,807
$7,233
Room and board (off campus)
$6,405
$6,807
$7,233
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (309) 794-7207
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 99%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,396
State/Local Grants: $4,626
Institutional Grants: $10,784
Student Loans: $5,957
