Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,965 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,217 ten years after enrollment, which is 45% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 74.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.37x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,894 per year. The most popular programs include Education, Registered Nursing, Biology, Business Administration & Management, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,217
Graduation Rate
74.3%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$23,894
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.62x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.37x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,965
Admission Rate
67.8%
Average SAT
1195
Retention Rate
86.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$40,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,160
Pell Grant Rate
17.8%
Federal Loan Rate
51.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,746
Income $30K–$48K
$18,895
Income $48K–$75K
$17,937
Income $110K+
$27,327
Student Demographics
Women
65.2%
White
73.0%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
82.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (53)
Bachelor (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $77,844 | 68 |
| Biology | $67,630 | 50 |
| Business Administration & Management | $68,463 | 40 |
| Teacher Education | $46,600 | 32 |
| Psychology | $58,256 | 29 |
| Sports & Fitness | $58,906 | 28 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 19 |
| Accounting | $68,523 | 18 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 17 |
| Finance | Not reported | 16 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 14 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 14 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 12 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 11 |
| Computational Science | Not reported | 10 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 7 |
| Physics | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Religion | Not reported | 6 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 5 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Economics | Not reported | 3 |
Master (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | $64,083 | 98 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 34 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 20 |
| Genetics | Not reported | 10 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 10 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Engineering Physics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Germanic Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in South Dakota
- Highest Earning Colleges in South Dakota
- Lowest Debt Colleges in South Dakota
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in South Dakota