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BY THE NUMBERS Augustana University’s JOB PLACEMENT RATE for recent graduates:
2,022
Full-time students who receive a scholarship:
We’re located in the ... ULTIMATE UNIVERSITY TOWN
98%
100% OPT Success Rate: 100%
STUDENTS #11 Our undergraduate students represent 48 COUNTRIES and 34 STATES
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KEY RANKING: BEST VALUE Calculating our academic quality and our net cost of attendance, U.S. NEWS ranked AU No. 11 for “BEST VALUE” among regional universities in the Midwest.
KEY RANKING: BEST REGIONAL
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AU is ranked the No. 10 “BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN THE MIDWEST” by the U.S. NEWS & World Report.
KEY RANKING: BEST FOR JOBS
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AU was identified by Zippia as the #1 Best Small College for Getting a Job in the US.
Augustana is a residential university located in the heart of Sioux Falls. Our 100-acre campus is within minutes of shopping, dining, entertainment and year-round outdoor activities. CONTACT US
Wade Gemar ‘08
Assistant Director of International Enrollment
wade.gemar@augie.edu
Ben Iverson ‘04
Director of International Programs and Enrollment
ben.iverson@augie.edu
To be considered for admission and scholarships, please submit: • Your Transcript(s) • One score report (ACT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) • One essay or personal statement • Passport scan • Financial statements Augustana Codes: ACT (3902) | SAT/TOEFL (6015)
COSTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Estimated 2022-2023 Comprehensive Costs Tuition: $35,982 Double Room: $4,050 Meal Plan: $5,078 Student Fees: $1,558 Health Insurance (est.): $1,900 Books (est.): $1,000 Total: $49,568 International student scholarships range from $10,000-$25,000 per year. On average, students pay approximately $25,000 per year to attend AU. Admission Standards: English proficiency requirements can be met by submitting a TOEFL (iBT) of 79 or higher, IELTS of 6.0 or higher, a Duolingo score of 105 or higher, EIKEN Grade 2A or by completing ELS Level 112.
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Augustana University offers more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
28% of Augustana students are Student-Athletes
100 We offer more than
17% of AU students participate in the Performing & Visual Arts
GREAT PROFESSORS
144 FULL-TIME FACULTY WAYS TO BE INVOLVED ON CAMPUS
Here, students have many opportunities to get involved. We have approximately 100 clubs and organizations serving a range of social, academic and service interests.
12:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO 21 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE At AU, our professors know your name, value your interests and care if you miss class. They’re also passionate learners — committed to ongoing scholarship & research.
GRAD SCHOOL BOUND
FOSTERING GLOBAL LEADERS 130+ International Students 53% of Domestic Students Study Abroad
89% of Augustana University freshmen participate in Intramurals
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE At Augustana University, we’re proud to offer $250,000 EACH YEAR to support important hands-on and experiential learning opportunities for students through internships, undergraduate research & field work here and around the globe.
CLASS OF 2020 OUTCOMES REPORT
97% TOP 5 OF 2020 GRADS ARE EMPLOYED IN THEIR MAJOR OR CHOSEN FIELD
OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATIONS OF 2020 AU GRADS:
• HEALTH CARE & TECHNICAL • EDUCATION • MANAGEMENT & SALES • BUSINESS & FINANCIAL • ARTS, SPORTS, SCIENCES
42,300 98%
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MEDIAN SALARY REPORTED BY 2020 AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY GRADS
OF 2020 GRADS PARTICIPATED IN ENGAGED LEARNING: INTERNSHIPS, CLINICALS, STUDENT TEACHING, STUDY ABROAD, VOLUNTEERISM AND MORE
Lists represent a sample. Learn more about recent graduates and their destinations at augie.edu/outcomes
THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSITY TOWN
SIOUX FALLS QUICK FACTS: POPULATION: 200,000+ RESTAURANTS: 700+ SHOPS/RESTAURANTS IN THE EMPIRE MALL: 140 CITY PARKS: 80 BIKE TRAIL MILES: 30
A CENTER FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & HEALTH CARE
HOME TO WORLD-CLASS CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
A PLACE FOR YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Top employers for Sioux Falls include: Sanford Health (8,500+ employees); Avera Health (7,000+ employees); Smithfield Foods (3,000+ employees); Sioux Falls School District (3,000+ employees); and Wells Fargo (2,500 employees).
The historic Washington Pavilion anchors downtown, while the 12,000-seat Premier Center is conveniently located near freeway exits. The city also features concert halls and movie theaters; hundreds of stores and restaurants; and cool coffee shops!
Enjoy the outdoors year-round via 70+ city parks — including the 123-acre Falls Park, located in the heart of the city; the 26-mile Bike Trail; the River Greenway; Great Bear Recreation Park; Palisades State Park; Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum; Wild Water West and more!
Key RANKINGS for Sioux Falls, SD
TRANSPORTATION
The financial-tech company SmartAsset ranked Sioux Falls the “Top City for Young Professionals” in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Fly directly into the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) from Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Orlando.
Sioux Falls is consistently identified among the top five “Best Small Metro Areas for Business and Careers,” according to Forbes. com.
In the city, take the Sioux Area Metro bus system. Route 2 stops on campus and provides connections to other routes throughout the city. Augustana students can ride buses for FREE with their student ID!
The job site ZipRecruiter.com ranked Sioux Falls as the No. 1 “Up-and-Coming City for College Graduates.” Sioux Falls is No. 7 among the 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live, according to Livability. com. Sioux Falls was featured as a “Silicon City” by Free Enterprise, an online publication by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for it’s “booming job market, low cost of living, and a high quality of life.” SmartAsset included Sioux Falls on its list of the 10 Best Cities for Living the American Dream in 2019, after looking at its employment data, home prices, livability, friendliness toward the business community and the economic stability of its business bases. Learn more at augie.edu/siouxfalls.
WHERE ARE WE?
MAJORS: Accounting American Studies Anthropology Art Biochemistry ACS Biology Areas of Emphasis (optional): - Allied Health - Cell and Molecular Biology - Ecology and Environ. Science - Neuroscience Business Administration Chemistry ACS Chemical Physics Classics Communication Disorders Communication Studies Comm. Studies/Business Computer Information Systems Computer Science & Software Engineering Data Science Economics Education Engineering (Dual-Degree) - Program with Columbia U. or Washington U. (St. Louis) Engineering Physics English Environmental Studies Exercise Science Finance Fitness Management History Interdisciplinary Studies International Studies Journalism Management Marketing Mathematics Media Studies Medical Laboratory Science Modern Foreign Languages - French - Spanish Multimedia Entrepreneurship Music
Music Education Nursing (B.S.N.) Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science/Government and Int’l Affairs Psychology Religion Religion/Philosophy Sign Language Interpreting Sociology Special Education Sport Management STEM Composite Theatre *Most popular int’l student majors PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS: Architecture Chiropractic Dentistry Engineering - Dual Degree Genetic Counseling Law Medicine Mortuary Science Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physicians Assistant Theology Veterinary Medicine GRADUATE PROGRAMS: Athletic Training (M.S.) Business Administration (MBA) Education (M.A., online only) Genetic Counseling (M.S.) Professional Accountancy (M.P.A.) Special Education (M.A., online only) Sports Administration & Leadership (M.A.)
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AFFORDABILITY Augustana is ranked among the top 10 private colleges nationwide that offer the largest merit scholarships to the greatest percentage of students according to an analysis by Money magazine. To learn more about scholarships and comprehensive cost, visit augie.edu/international. CREDIT TRANSFER To learn more about transferring credits to AU, visit augie.edu/ct.
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