Augustana College

Rock Island, IL · Small city

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Acceptance rate
62.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$22,736
Sticker price $63,553
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,971
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
62.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,424
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,022
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
723
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
73%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
61%
SAT reading, middle 50%
520–630
SAT math, middle 50%
510–640
ACT composite, middle 50%
21–29
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
41% / 10%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$15,787
Family income $30–48k$16,525
Family income $48–75k$16,865
Family income $75–110k$22,405
Family income $110k+$28,086
Full sticker price (per year)
$63,553
Tuition & fees – in-state
$51,598
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$51,598
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
55%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
82%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$38,767
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,971

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,490
Graduate students
48
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Full-time faculty
78%

Undergraduate diversity

White54%
International20%
Hispanic13%
Black4.7%
Two or more3.9%
Asian2.6%
Unknown1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences21%
Business & Marketing18%
Psychology8.0%
Education7.6%
Social Sciences6.0%
Computer & Information Sciences5.9%
Visual & Performing Arts5.5%
Health Professions5.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Andrea Talentino
Main phone
(309) 794-7000
Address
639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.