Admission Requirements

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Incoming First-Year Student (U.S. High School Senior)

Admission Requirements

ACT Composite: 20 or SAT: 1030 — Augustana's Average: 25
- Supporting documentation (scan, screenshot, other) containing your test score (with subscores) MUST have your first and last name included in the document/image to accept your test score.
Grade Point Average: 2.7 on a 4.0 Scale — Augustana's Average: 3.68
Official Transcript — showing evidence of a college preparatory program of study, including a recommended curriculum of:
- 4 Years of English
- 3 Years of Math
- 3 Years of Science
- 2 Years of Social Science
- No Foreign Language Required

Submitting Test Scores

Apply or Submit Common Application
Submit ACT Results (Augustana #3902) or SAT (Augustana #6015) Scores
- Supporting documentation (scan, screenshot, other) containing your test score (with subscores) MUST have your first and last name included in the document/image to accept your test score.
Submit High School Transcript

Test-Optional Application

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Complete Test-Optional Section on Application
Submit High School Transcript
Test-Optional Admission Policy

Augustana will evaluate applicants on a holistic basis. Admission decisions are informed by grade point average and academic history, course selection, as well as leadership and involvement both inside and outside of the classroom.

Questions about Applying? Contact Admission Counselor

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U.S. Transfer Students

Transfer students can apply at least one semester prior to their desired enrollment date. AU sends the first offers of admission and academic scholarships in October and continues on a rolling basis thereafter. Your application for admission will become part of your permanent record at Augustana University.

Requirements:

Apply or Submit Common Application
Submit ACT Results (Augustana #3902) or SAT (Augustana #6015) Scores
Submit High School Transcript
Submit College Transcript(s) From All Prior Colleges/Universities Attended

More Information:

Transfer Students

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Graduate Students

International Students

Requirements:

Apply or Submit Common Application
Submit One Test Score Report
- SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test (Only One of These Required)
Submit Transcripts and/or Score Reports
- High School Transcript and/or Score Reports From Past 3 Years (minimum)
- College Transcript(s) From All Prior Colleges/Universities Attended
Submit Essay or Personal Statement
- Topic of Choice (250 words or more)

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Returning Students

Additional Eligibility Information

Don't quite meet all of the requirements above? Have your GED?

Requirements:

Minimum Score of 500 on Each of the Five GED Tests
Submit Results of PSAT, ACT or SAT Exams.

In addition to a student’s academic record, admission will also be dependent upon a student’s ability to positively impact the Augustana community. Because of this, prior behavioral and/or criminal issues may be considered in the admission process.