FIND YOUR BOLD AT AUGUSTANA
At Augustana University, students discover their passions, create connections and make a difference on campus and in the community. With more than 2,400 students from 40+ states and nearly 55 countries, students are the center of our lively campus.
With support from faculty and staff who know our students by name, you’ll find your bold at AU through academics, clubs, campus organizations, athletics, events and more.
CORE VALUES: Christian Liberal Arts
Excellence
Community Service
12:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
99% OF RECENT GRADUATES ACHIEVED A POSITIVE CAREER OUTCOME
ONE OF THE 2025 BEST REGIONAL COLLEGES — Princeton Review
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Surrounding Augustana, students can experience the lively culture of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Our campus is located in the heart of a growing city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States. From internships to entertainment and leisure, you can find your bold in Sioux Falls.
After graduation, career opportunities in the region include the arts, business and finance, education, health care, STEM fields and so much more.
ONE OF THE TOP 5 HAPPIEST CITIES IN THE U.S. IN 2025 —WalletHub
18TH BEST U.S. CITY FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS IN 2025 — Checkr
POPULATION: 200,000+
700+ RESTAURANTS
80+ STATE AND CITY PARKS
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EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS
We offer more than 100 majors, minors, and pre-professional and graduate programs.
At Augustana, you’ll find your bold, along with your passion.
MAJORS & MINORS
Accounting ▲△
Actuarial Science △
Aging Studies △
Anthropology ▲△
Art ▲△
Art (BFA) ▲
Biochemistry (ACS) ▲
Bioinformatics ▲△
Biology ▲△
Brewing & Fermentation △
Business Administration ▲△
Chemical Physics ▲
Chemistry ▲△
Chemistry (ACS) ▲
Classical Studies △
Classics ▲
Coaching △
Communication Disorders ▲△
Communication Studies ▲△
Computer Information Systems ▲△
Computer Science & Software Engineering ▲△
Criminal Justice ▲
Data Science ▲△
Dual-Degree Engineering ▲
Economics ▲△
Education Studies ▲
Education – All Grades ▲
Education – Elementary ▲
Education – Secondary ▲
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Chiropractic
Dentistry
Genetic Counseling
Law
Medicine
Mortuary Science
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Education – Special Education ▲△
Engineering Physics ▲
English ▲△
Entrepreneurship △
Environmental Studies ▲△
Exercise Science ▲
Exploratory Studies ▲
Finance ▲
Fintech ▲
Fitness Management ▲△
French ▲△
Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies △
Government & International Affairs ▲△
Health Education ▲
History ▲△
Interdisciplinary Studies ▲
International Studies ▲
Journalism ▲△
Languages, Literatures & Cultures ▲△
Management ▲
Marketing ▲
Mathematics ▲△
Media Studies ▲△
Medical Humanities & Society △
Medical Laboratory Science ▲
Media Production & Entrepreneurship ▲△
Music ▲△
Music Education ▲
Music Performance (BM) ▲
Neuroscience ▲△
Northern Plains Studies △
Nursing (BSN) ▲
Philosophy ▲△
Physical Education ▲
Physics ▲△
Political Philosophy △
Psychology ▲△
Quantitative Economics ▲
Religion ▲△
Religion/Philosophy ▲
Science Writing △
Sign Language Interpreting ▲
Sign Language Studies △
Social Work ▲△
Sociology ▲△
Sociology – Criminology & Deviance △
Sociology – Medicine & Health Care △
Spanish ▲△
Special Education Studies ▲
Sports Broadcasting △
Sport Management ▲
Statistics ▲△
STEM Composite ▲
Strategic Communication & Leadership ▲
Strength & Conditioning ▲
Theatre ▲△
Trust △
Legend: ▲ Major offered △ Minor offered
PROGRAMS GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Theology
Veterinary Medicine
Accounting
Applied Behavior Analysis
Athletic Training
Business Administration
Education
Genetic Counseling
Nursing
Occupational Therapy (OTD)*
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Social Work
Special Education
Sports Administration & Leadership
*Visit augie.edu/OTD for accredidation information.
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GUIDING YOUR JOURNEY
Our Student Success Center is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way, ensuring your academic and professional journey is successful. With personalized support from your success advisor, you’ll have the resources you need to excel. Our center offers tailored academic support, including one-on-one peer tutoring, supplemental instruction, writing assistance and a database of more than 2,000 jobs and internships to help your professional development.
At Augustana, your success is our top priority, and we’re here to help you thrive.
Meet Ace, our Augie Doggie! Ace engages with students and staff, attends various university events and serves as a goodwill ambassador for the university. Keep up with Ace’s adventures on his Instagram account — @doggieofaugie.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOU
Our financial aid team puts careful thought into building the best possible financial aid offer for you. At Augustana, every full-time, undergraduate student receives scholarships, grants or both to help them find their bold.
The majority of scholarships are awarded simply by applying and being accepted to the university. Your academic scholarship is determined by your GPA or ACT/SAT score (should you choose to submit it), whichever is higher. More scholarships are available based on talent, student engagement, music, art, theatre, area of study and athletics.
ANNUAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni Legacy Award
$1,000
Buntrock Scholarship up to $13,000
Business Day
Civitas Honors Scholarship
Fryxell Humanities Scholarship
Family Tuition Grant
Journey Scholars Program
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000+
School of Music Scholarships up to $9,000
Theatre & Art Scholarships up to $2,000
YT Johnson Science Scholarship
$1,000
Students are also welcome to apply for outside scholarships, some of which Augustana matches, and federal financial aid.
A CAMPUS WHERE YOU CAN FIND YOUR BOLD
The heartbeat of Augustana University is our modern campus and thriving community, where you can connect, grow and find your bold.
Our residence halls and on-campus apartments provide a rich living experience. Outside of classes, students spend time at the Morrison Commons with its multiple dining options like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks at Viking Grounds, as well as the Elmen Center, our athletics center that houses a basketball and volleyball court, 25-yard swimming pool, weight room and more.
As a lively university, Augustana frequently holds activities and events for students. Student organizations keep campus engaged with evening and weekend events, and students are always encouraged to attend Augustana game days to show their Viking pride.
GAIN BOLD EXPERIENCES
Augustana has more than 100 clubs and organizations that help students strengthen their leadership skills, create friendships and make a difference on campus and in the community. Opportunities for you to get involved include academic and hobby clubs, sports teams, student government and more.
Augustana also encourages valuable experiences outside the classroom. Students can gain experience relevant to their career through internships, health care clinicals, state-of-the-art research, student teaching and performing arts opportunities.
No matter what your interests are or where you plan to be in the future, Augustana will give you the experience you need to find your bold.
A FEW CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
• Augie Green
• Augustana Student Association (ASA)
• Business Club
• Esports
• Hammocking Club
• La Unión Hispana
• Serving and Learning Together (SALT)
• Ski and Snowboarding Club
• Union Board of Governors (UBG)
... and many more! Find a full list of student organizations:
FIND YOUR BOLD THROUGH ATHLETICS
Augustana is home to 22 NCAA athletics programs, as well as more than 30 intramurals and club sports that all students can join. With many opportunities to stay active and push yourself as a Viking, you can find your bold on the field and the court.
EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH THE ARTS
Augustana University welcomes students of all majors to pursue their artistic interests. With a variety of performing arts ensembles and dedicated studio spaces for students of all visual art specializations, you’ll have the creative possibility to find your bold.
MUSIC
Angelus Choir
Augustana Choir
Augustana Orchestra
Bach Collegium
Concert, community & pep bands
Instrumental & choral chamber ensembles
Jazz & rock combos
Northlanders Jazz Band
VikingKor Choir
Viking Marching Band
THEATRE
Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society
Augustana Theatre Company
Brand Name Improv
VISUAL ART
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
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STUDY AWAY AND FIND YOUR BOLD
Augustana encourages students to immerse themselves in other cultures, traditions and customs. More than 50% of our students study away by the time they graduate.
As a student, you can choose from more than 600 programs in more than 70 countries. Spring break, January Interim (J-Term), summer, a full semester or the entire academic year are all excellent times to create connections, broaden your horizons and find your bold.
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Along with international study-away options, students have the opportunity to study across the United States. Popular programs include a semester in Washington, D.C., or a summer in Alaska.
VISIT AUGUSTANA
Experience how you fit into the Augustana community by visiting campus. Every individual visit includes a tour with a current Augustana student and personal guidance from an admission counselor. Students can also meet with a faculty member, sit in on a class and check out residence halls.
Schedule an individual visit or sign up for a group visit event!
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If you have any questions, reach out to visit@augie.edu. APPLY TODAY!
With no application fee and year-round rolling admission, applying to Augustana University is easy. Visit augie.edu/apply to complete your free application.
We also offer test-optional enrollment if you feel like your standardized test scores don’t reflect your academic abilities. Learn more at augie.edu/TestOptional.
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TEST-OPTIONAL
YEAR-ROUND ROLLING ADMISSION
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