Overview
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| Location | Rock Island, Illinois |
| Online | augustana.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Augustana College sits on a 115-acre wooded campus along the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. Founded in 1860 by Swedish Lutheran settlers, the private liberal arts institution features distinctive Swedish-influenced architecture, including the Old Main building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college operates on a trimester academic calendar and is known for its programs in accounting, biology, and education, while also maintaining a strong emphasis on pre-professional programs including pre-medicine and pre-law. Most students live in on-campus residence halls or transitional living areas across all four years, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Vikings, primarily in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Ratings
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Value
Augustana is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Augustana College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#315 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#230 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#167 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1250 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $160 |
| Room and Board | $12,166 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,848 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,848 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Biology | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143084 IPEDS survey data for Augustana College.
Current students may use the Augustana College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025