Augustana College - South Dakota Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,793

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio
$23K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1860, Augustana is a selective, private, residential, comprehensive (liberal arts and professional) college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Central to our mission are five core values—Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community and Service—that serve as the foundation for our academic and student life programs. We offer more than 50 majors and pre-professional specializations within a 4-1-4 academic calendar. Extensive internship, study-abroad, undergraduate research and Civitas, the College’s Honors Program, supplement the curriculum. Our academic programs promote sensitivity to and appreciation of values essential for students to become effective citizens in local, national and international communities.

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Overview

Total Faculty	134
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,703
Part-Time Undergraduate	90
Application Acceptance Rate	76%
Transfer Students	65
Programs	51 Programs
Courses	807 Courses
Equivalencies	601 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$27,780
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,780
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	69%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,975
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	97%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$14,982

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Augustana offers a variety of financial aid options including loans, grants, scholarships and work-study programs.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Augustana annually attracts about 100 transfer students from a wide range of postsecondary institutions We welcome the opportunity to build upon what you have learned thus far and provide you with an exceptional academic and student life experience.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum GPA to be considered as a transfer applicant is 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). The average accepted student is 3.6.
Official Transcripts:

The submission of all official high school and postsecondary transcripts is required.
SAT Scores:

Augustana requires the submission of all ACT/SAT test scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

The submission of a completed Recommendation form is required.
Essay:

You must submit an essay (250 words minimum) on a topic of your choice, graded or otherwise, which best illustrates your writing ability.
Application Fee:

There is no fee to apply at Augustana.
Interview:

It is important to make an appointment to visit with our Director of Admission to review your previous coursework and provide an evaluation of how your credits will transfer and the approximate time it will take you to complete a program of study.
Apply Here:

http://www.augie.edu/admission/applying-augustana

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Only courses in which the student earned a C- or better are eligible for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

The actual number of credits accepted for the major will be determined by the appropriate department chairperson. Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of coursework at Augustana to receive a degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Augustana Transfer Credit Policy.pdf