About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Karen Dahlstrom
Executive Director of Admissions
Executive Director of Admissions
Address
Augustana College
639 38th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
639 38th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone
309-794-7662
Email
karendahlstrom@augustana.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Gerber Center for Student Life and Thomas Tredway Libarary
Pepsico Recreation Center
Brew by the Slough-Coffee shop
F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology
Donna and Kim Brunner Theater
Pepsico Recreation Center
Brew by the Slough-Coffee shop
F.W. Olin Center for Educational Technology
Donna and Kim Brunner Theater
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Putnam Museum and IMAX Theater, FIGGE Art Museum
Rock Island District (entertainment)
TaxSlayer Center (concert/sport venue)
South Park Shopping Mall
John Deere Commons
Rock Island District (entertainment)
TaxSlayer Center (concert/sport venue)
South Park Shopping Mall
John Deere Commons
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon-Sat
Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat: 11 tour,12:30 info session
309-794-7662
Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat: 11 tour,12:30 info session
309-794-7662
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
markreade@augustana.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Moline International Airport is about 15 minutes from campus. It is served by many airlines including United, Northwest, and AmTran. Greyhound buses stop at the airport as well.
Shuttle limos are also available from the Quad Cities to Rockford, IL and O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL).
Driving Instructions to Campus
Augustana College is situated in Rock Island, IL, which is in the northwest part of the state near the Iowa border. It is accessible from Interstate 80, Interstate 74, and the Illinois Tollway (Highway 88)
Local Accommodations
Numerous hotels at a variety of price levels are available wihin just a few miles of the campus.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,739
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average HS GPA: 3.29
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 640
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 700
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 28
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Action — November 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
264
with Terminal Degree
204
134
Women
130
Men
37
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
71%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
75%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
French Language Teacher Education.
Geography Teacher Education.
German Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Latin Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Daniel Tsui
Recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physics
Dr. Timothy Johnson
ABC News Medical Editor
Donald Sundquist
Former Governor of Tennessee
Lane Evans
United States Congressman (1982-2006)
Dr. David Carlson
Dir., Atmospheric Technology Division, NCAR
Brenda Barnes
CEO, PepsiCo North America, CEO SaraLee
Robert Hanson
Retired CEO and Chairman, Deere and Company
Academic Rating
84/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
71%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
75%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,317
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,787
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,825
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,964
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$32,193
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$42,135
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,220
Transportation for Commuters
$400
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,572
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
86/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,647
Foreign Countries Represented
42
Demographics
2.43%
Asian
3.99%
Black
9.72%
Hispanic
72.40%
Caucasian
7.06%
International
58% female
42% male
15% are out of state
100% are full time
0% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
69%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
76/99
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
94/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Learning Commons
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Yen N. Dao
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
208
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
10
23% join a fraternity
39% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
26% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Vikings)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Vikings)
13 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups: Prism and Gay Straight Alliance http://www.augustana.edu/studentlife/groups/prism/
Minority Support Groups: Assistant Dean for Diversity Services provides advising and other support.
Multicultural programming board and other student organizations: MECAS, South Asian Student org, Latinos Unidos, International club also provide peer support.
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
