Overview
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| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Online | augsburg.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, Augsburg College operates as a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The urban campus spans 24 acres near downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota's West Bank. Founded in 1869 as a seminary to train Norwegian-American ministers, Augsburg has evolved into a comprehensive college offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and music therapy. The campus combines modern academic facilities with historic buildings, including Old Main, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Augsburg maintains a residential community with several residence halls housing primarily first-year and sophomore students, while the college's athletic program competes in NCAA Division III as the Auggies.
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Augsburg College is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Augsburg College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#365 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#265 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#240 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1188/1376 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.27 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $800 |
| Room and Board | $16,418 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $64,610 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 31% |
| Education | 10% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173045 IPEDS survey data for Augsburg College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025