Our Location
The College is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a city of more than 160,000 in a metropolitan area of over 235,000.

Our Campus
Augustana’s beautifully maintained, tree-lined campus is situated on 100 acres in a residential area.

Our Students
Approximately 1,850 full- and part-time students, primarily of traditional age, come from 23 states and 30 foreign countries. More than 100 international students are enrolled.  Students typically enter the College with an average ACT of 25 and a high school grade point average of 3.60. Of students whose schools report class rank, 74% ranked in the top third of their graduating class.

Our Faculty
Nearly 80 percent of our 127 full-time and tenure-track faculty possess the highest degree in their disciplines. The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 with an average class size of 21 students.

Co-Curricular Activities
Beyond the classroom, we provide opportunities for involvement in over 60 student organizations and activities, including special interest groups, 18 NCAA Division II athletic teams and 19 performing arts ensembles in music and theatre.

Our Traditions
Major College traditions include Opening Convocation, Viking Days, Viking Varieties, Christmas Tree-lighting, Augustana Vespers, Community Service Day, Semester Shutdown, the Augustana Symposium, Senior Celebration, Family Weekend and the Faculty Gauntlet at Commencement. Ole, the Viking statue in the center of the Quadrangle, is often decorated for special seasonal events. The Green is the large expanse of green space used for Frisbee, bonfires and all kinds of student activities. An age-old college tradition — college football — returned to campus after 52 years with the inaugral season in Kirkeby-Over Stadium in 2009.

Residential Life
Living opportunities include six residence halls, 16 theme houses and three apartment complexes.

Comprehensive Costs for 2011-2012

Tuition                                                                                                                                      $26,250

Student Activity Fee (Supports campus events, concerts and student activities)            $340

Room and Board (Does not include S.D. sales tax of $231)                                           $6,400

Total                                                                                                                                           $32,990