Admission Requirements
Augustana utilizes a holistic review process; however, applicants should have a minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum 470 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing subscore on the SAT, 6.0 overall on the IELTS, 79 iBT on the TOEFL, or 105 on the Duolingo English Test.
Entry Terms and Application Deadlines
Students may begin studies at Augustana for Fall Semester (late August) or for Spring Semester (early February). Augustana considers applicants on a rolling basis beginning approximately one year in advance of entry term. The application deadline for Fall Semester is June 1 and the deadline for Spring Semester is November 1.
Academic Programs
We offer more than 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs at the bachelor’s level, including programs in computer science/software engineering, data science, a dual degree engineering program, business, finance, psychology, and many more.
Fast Facts
Check out Augustana's 2022-2023 Fast Facts for International Students!
Undergraduate Costs (2022-2023)
| Tuition: |
$36,332 |
| Room: |
$4,048 |
| Food: |
$5,100 |
| Fees: |
$1,560 |
| Total: |
$47,040 |
Students should also consider the cost of travel expenses, visa application fees, required health insurance, textbooks, and incidental expenses.
Scholarships
AU is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 per year, depending on a student’s academic qualifications. Students are automatically considered for scholarships as part of their application for admission. AU does not offer need-based financial aid.
| Amount |
IELTS (or Equiv) |
SAT |
GPA / Percentage |
| $15,000.00 |
6.0 |
N/A |
3.0 (60%) |
| $20,000.00 |
6.5 |
1190 |
3.0 (60%) |
| $20,000.00 |
6.5 |
N/A |
3.25 (70%) |
| $22,500.00 |
7.0 |
N/A |
3.25 (70%) |
| $25,000.00 |
7.0 |
1260 |
3.25 (70%) |
| $25,000.00 |
7.5+ |
N/A |
3.5 (80%) |
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Sioux Falls
With a population of more than 200,000, Sioux Falls – the city that AU calls home – has the best of both worlds, offering many of the advantages of living in a big city without the big city problems. For 4 years in a row now, Sioux Falls has been ranked the Top City in the US for Young Professionals based on the city’s low unemployment rate, low cost of living, and high quality of life. Further, Livability.com recently ranked Sioux Falls as one of the Top-10 Best Places to Live based on the city’s affordability, low crime rate, top-notch healthcare systems, great schools, and four-seasons climate.
The largest industries in Sioux Falls are healthcare, business/finance, and IT, which means Augustana students have premier access to CPT and OPT opportunities like undergraduate research, internships, and part-time jobs. In fact, 98% of AU students have at least one of these hands-on learning experiences while at AU, leading to a 98% job placement rate for recent AU graduates.
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