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Augustana College

Rock Island, IL · City · 2,490 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$22,736
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
76%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$62,971
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Augustana College is a private liberal arts institution situated along the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities, renowned for strong programs in the biological sciences, pre-health fields, business administration, and education. A key signature of the Augustana experience is the "Augie Choice" program, which provides every student with up to $2,000 to fund high-impact learning opportunities such as global study, faculty-mentored research, or internships. The campus culture is close-knit and actively engaged, blending a competitive NCAA Division III athletic tradition with celebrated choral and performing arts ensembles.

Location
Rock Island, IL, 61201-2296 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
140 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$51,598
Housing & food (on campus)$12,502
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,442
Average net price$22,736
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$51,598
Housing & food (on campus)$12,502
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$68,442
Average net price$22,736
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.augustana.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Augustana College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$55,048
Fees$170
Housing$6,602
Food$7,224
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$2,910
Transportation$2,096
Total published by the school$68,442
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,787
$30–48k
$16,525
$48–75k
$16,865
$75–110k
$22,405
$110k+
$28,086
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
76%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
67%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
78% graduated · 7% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$49,849
10 yrs after entry$62,971
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$12.6k–$27k
90th percentile$35,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — arts & sciences: 69% graduate within 6 yrs, $58,391 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1165
R 520–630 · M 510–640
SAT middle 50%: 1030–1270
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$90,216
Independent
1%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
54%
Hispanic
13%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
20%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$49,849
After 10 yrs
$62,971
Biology, General69
Psychology, General47
Accounting and Related Services43
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas42
Business Administration, Management and Operations41
Finance and Financial Management Services41
Marketing41
Communication and Media Studies39
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics25
Public Health25
Computational Science23
Natural Resources Conservation and Research21
Journalism21
Computer Science21
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services21
Political Science and Government19
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$223M
Full-time faculty
78%
Faculty salary
$8,300/mo
Teaching spend
$11,113
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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