Find Your Bold at Augustana University

Welcome to Augustana

A nationally-recognized university located in Sioux Falls, Augustana is home to students who aspire to become the change-makers and problem-solvers of tomorrow.

We believe life is about the journey — the places you see, the experiences you have, the knowledge you gain and the people you meet along the way. It's what being a Viking is all about, and it's why we're proud to partner with families to make that journey possible.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week at AU

99
of 2024 Graduates Achieved a Positive Career Outcome
Top 5
Best Value Schools in the Midwest
U.S. News & World Report
12:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio in Augustana University Classrooms
99
of 2024 Graduates Received Admission Into Continuing Education

Student Spotlight

Nearly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students at Augustana University come from 41 states and 54 countries. 

Hannah Nguyen '25, an international student from Dak Lak, Vietnam, highlights her experience at Augustana and the support she's received.

Hannah Nguyen '25

Hannah Nguyen '25

Augustana News Spotlight

Augustana’s 28th Boe Forum to Feature Presidential Historian

Hosted by Augustana University and the Center for Western Studies (CWS), the 28th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature an evening with Jon Meacham, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The talk, entitled “What Has America Learned?” will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19, in the Elmen Center on Augustana’s campus.

AU Scouting Report: Alumni Score in Professional Sports Organizations

From scouting prospective players and coaching strength exercises to managing programming or crafting policy, Augustana alumni are scoring big by serving professional sports organizations across the country. While their roles differ, a common thread remains — the lessons they learned at Augustana tee’d them up for success.

Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world.