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Augustana College

Rock Island, Illinois · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,849

Acceptance Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

78%

Annual Tuition

$49,834

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Augustana College earn a median of $62,971 ten years after entry — 16% above the national median. Acceptance rate 67.7%, average SAT score 1165, in-state tuition $49,834.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,418

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

58%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,165

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

520–630

SAT Math (middle 50%)

510–640

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

21–29

Institution Overview

Augustana College is a private, non-profit institution with 2,418 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 67.7% and a graduation rate of 78.4%. The retention rate is 82.8%. The in-state tuition is $49,834, and 58.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,767. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $49,849, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $62,971. The median debt for students is $27,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 33% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Augustana College alumni earn a median salary of $38,767. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,849, and after ten years, median earnings reach $62,971. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Augustana College has a student body of 2,418, with an acceptance rate of 67.7%. The college's graduation rate is 78.4%, and the retention rate is 82.8%. The in-state tuition is $49,834, and 58.4% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Biology, General

Graduates 99 / yr
Median Salary $32,844

Psychology, General

Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $29,801

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $50,210

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 45 / yr
Median Salary $62,149

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $40,806

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $24,208

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $35,669

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $34,069

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $38,436

Political Science and Government

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $35,626

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $45,145

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $45,517

Geography and Cartography

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $40,683

International Business

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $37,350

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $20,326

Engineering Physics

Graduates 12 / yr
Median Salary $54,165

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $19,775

Sociology

Graduates 5 / yr
Median Salary $30,290

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $30,104

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Campus Location

Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island, IL 61201-2296

Augustana College is located in Rock Island, Illinois. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Augustana College has an acceptance rate of 67.7%.