2008-2009 Costs and Financial Support
Augustana's comprehensive cost of $28,370 for tuition, room and food is very affordable. This is especially true when you consider that the national average at four-year private colleges and universities in the United States, for one academic year in 2005-2006, was $36,510. (Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States : 2008). Augustana is nearly $10,000 less expensive than the national average and still ranks as one of the Top Five colleges in the Midwest.
International students reap the benefit of Sioux Falls, South Dakota's low cost of living. At the same time, the city of 150,000 offers many opportunities and advantages to international students such as access to internships, safety, a wealth of entertainment options, air travel, and a true look at "average" American life and culture. With an average class size of 23 and a student to professor ratio of 13:1, international students receive lots of personal attention and advising from professors, staff, and the international office. A rigorous, nationally recognized academic environment and 99% job-placement rate presents added-value for international students as well.
Financial assistance is available to international students at Augustana. These scholarships and grants can be as much as one-third of the comprehensive cost, depending upon academic ability and/or financial need. To apply for financial assistance, students should sumbit an Application for Admission and Scholarships.
Below is Augustana's cost breakdown for the 2008-2009 academic year:
Tuition: (Includes the January Interim).......................................................... |
$22,188 |
Room: (Double room occupancy)................................................................ |
$2,890 |
Board: (14 meals/week plus $198 sales tax)................................................ |
$3,030 |
Student Activity Fee: (Covers admission to most campus events, concerts, sporting events, etc.)................................................................................... |
$262 |
| Total:........................................................................................................ | $28,370 |