International Student Costs & Scholarships

2026-27 Comprehensive Cost List as Listed on I-20

• Full-time Tuition (12-18 credits/semester) | $41,986*
• Housing Double Occupancy | $4,580**
• Meal Plan (Including taxes) | $5,810
• Student Fees  (activities fee, technology fees, housing deposit) | $1,246
• De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement Fee (one time) | $500
• Books (estimate) | $1,000
• Health Insurance | $2,200

Total I-20 Cost | $57,322

* Including up to four credits for January Term (J-Term)

** Additional residence hall rates listed below

Any student who registers for more than 18 credit hours in the fall or spring semester will be charged an overload fee of $600 per credit hour.

Miscellaneous course fees may apply to courses within the following majors: art, accounting and business administration (internship), biology, chemistry, American Sign Language and physical education (J-Term skiing and snowboarding).

International Student Costs & Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Do I need to complete a separate scholarship application?
No. At Augustana, your admission application also serves as your scholarship application, which means students are eligible for scholarships as soon as they are admitted.

Q. Is my scholarship annual? 
Scholarships awarded upon admission from Augustana are renewable, provided students maintain full-time status and good academic standing.

Q. How much does it cost for international students to attend Augustana?
On average, after scholarships, international students pay between $24,000–$30,000 per year. That figure includes full-time tuition, on-campus housing (double room), a meal plan, all student fees and estimates for health insurance and textbooks.

Q. What financial documents are required for international students?
Before Augustana can issue an I-20 (required for a U.S. student visa), students must show proof of sufficient funding for one year of study. This typically includes a bank statement or other financial documents showing access to the remaining costs not covered by scholarships. If a sponsor (other than immediate family) is helping, additional bank statements and letters of support from sponsors can be submitted.

Q. When are tuition payments due?
Generally speaking, students make two payments to Augustana each year. The first payment is due by Aug. 15 for the fall semester and the second payment is due by Jan. 15 for the spring semester. If it is more convenient, international students may also set up a 3-payment plan each semester.

Q. Can international students work while studying at Augustana?
A limited number of on-campus jobs are available for international students to earn spending money and gain work experience. International students are limited to on-campus work during the first year of study, according to U.S. immigration regulations. During a student's second, third and fourth year, off-campus employment can be approved as long as the job is related to the student's major(s). Augustana students have excellent access to paid internships and jobs in the diverse and quickly-growing economy in Sioux Falls, where the unemployment rate hovers around 2%, consistently among the lowest in the nation. Learn more about international student employment here.