Augustana University (South Dakota)
Founded in 1860, Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs for undergraduates — along with graduate degree and continuing education programs. Committed to enriching lives and fostering development, Augustana combines a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skill and advanced study.
Nationally recognized for academic excellence, student life, graduate outcomes and affordability, Augustana serves more than 2,100 students from 40+ states and more than 55 countries.
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Submit 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 sub scores) must have your first and last name included in the document/image to accept your test score.
- Submit high school transcript
Test-Optional Application
- Apply
- Complete test-optional section on application
- Submit high school transcript
Homeschooled Students
Must provide an official transcript which includes course listings
Transfer
Transfer students are always welcome to apply to Augustana. Students who are wishing to transfer mid-year should be admitted by Dec. 1 to start during January Interim (J-Term) semester, and by Jan. 15, to start in the spring semester. Applications for the fall semester are accepted year round. AU sends its first offers of admission and academic scholarships in October, and continues on a rolling basis thereafter.
Requirements
- Apply
- Test Optional is available for transfer students
- Submit a final high school transcript
- Submit official college transcript(s) from all prior colleges/universities attended
- Transfer students who have attended two full semesters of college should possess a minimum college GPA of 2.0
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Additional information
At Augustana University, we don't want money to get in the way of achieving your dream of a college education. That's why 100% of our students receive scholarships and/or grants to achieve those dreams.
The majority of scholarships begin by applying for and being admitted to Augustana. They are also renewable, provided students maintain full-time status and good academic standing.
Visit us
Augustana University is even better in person! For many students, a campus visit was the turning point in their search for a college home. An admission counselor can help students schedule a visit, or use AU's online tool to pick a date and time. Augustana also offers virtual visits and group events.