Schedule of student charges 2026-2027
The following costs are for the 2026-27 academic year. There are two semesters in the academic year.
The schedule of student charges is published as a supplement to the Augustana College Catalog.
Basic student charges | Academic year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,048.00 |
| Standard housing and meals | $13,224.00 |
| Health care/clinic fee* | $170.00 |
| Total comprehensive fee | $68,442.00 |
| When determining eligibility for aid, allowances are made for the following expenses: | |
| Books and supplies | $1,200.00 |
| Personal expenses | $2,910.00 |
| Travel expenses | $2,096.00 |
Campus housing | Per semester | Per academic year |
|---|---|---|
| Hall double/triple Westerlin, Erickson, Seminary and Andreen Halls | $3,301.00 | $6,602.00 |
| Deluxe double/triple A double or triple with a bathroom | $3,850.00 | $7,700.00 |
| Hall single Westerlin, Erickson, Seminary and Andreen Halls | $4,457.00 | $8,914.00 |
| Deluxe single A single with a private bathroom | $4,836.00 | $9,672.00 |
| Transitional Living Area (TLA) double TLA with shared double occupancy bedrooms, available junior year | $4,457.00 | $8,914.00 |
| TLA single TLA with private bedrooms | $5,073.00 | $10,146.00 |
Transitional Living Areas (TLAs) are available to third-year students. Meal plans are optional for TLA students.
Note: All students residing in campus housing for the academic year will have a housing deposit of $150 charged to their student bill. This will be refunded in July of your last year in campus housing, minus any damage charges.
Meal plans | Per semester | Per academic year |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus options (available to all students) | ||
| Gerber Unlimited (Full Plan) Plus $75 Viking Bucks | $3,612.00 | $7,224.00 |
| Full Meal Plan (Full Plan) 19 meals per week | $3,311.00 | $6,622.00 |
| Any 15 Plus** (Full Plan) 15 meals per week plus $110 Viking bucks | $3,311.00 | $6,622.00 |
| Any 12 Plus (Full Plan) 12 meals per week plus $250 Viking bucks | $3,311.00 | $6,622.00 |
| Off-campus options (available only to TLA residents and commuters) | ||
| Any 10 10 meals per week | $1,707.00 | $3,414.00 |
| Any 100*** 100 meals plus $50 Viking bucks | $1,225.00 | n/a |
| Any 80*** 80 meals plus $235 Viking bucks | $1,225.00 | n/a |
**Any 15 Plus automatically will be assigned to first- and second-year students living in standard housing. However, you may choose a different meal plan from the on-campus options; please contact Dining Services to select a different on-campus meal option.
***Any 80 and Any 100 meals are valid until used in full or to the end of the academic year. These meal plans can be purchased at any point during the year.
Fall semester meal plans will continue for those enrolled in a January term (J-term) on-campus experience.
Tuition
Registration Course Load, Tuition Overload and Credit Reuse Policies
Augustana’s degree is designed to be completed in four years (eight semesters). Full-time tuition per academic year covers up to 34 credits, which includes Fall, Spring, and a January term (J-term).
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Full-time status requires at least 12 credits in a semester.
- J-term credits do not count toward full-time status for Fall.
- Maximum Enrollment Per Semester
- Students may enroll in up to 18 credits per semester. To enroll in more than 18, see the Registration Surplus Policy.
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Part-time students pay per-credit hour. See other tuition charges below.
- Not eligible for J-term if part-time in Fall.
- J-Term Enrollment
- Students registered full-time in Fall may take one J-term course per year at no extra tuition cost (program/travel fees may still apply). Most are 4 credits, but some may vary.
- J-term credits count toward the 34-credit academic year limit.
- Students cannot enroll only in J-term.
- No student may start enrollment in J-term.
- Overload Fees
- Overload fees apply if students go over the credit limits covered by full-time tuition. Limits vary depending on how many semesters the student has attended and their enrollment pattern. The following limitations apply for students enrolling in just one semester:
- Students who have completed fewer than 8 full-time semesters who enroll in just one semester:
- Fall only: Up to 17 credits
- Fall + J-term: Up to 17 credits total (13 in Fall + 4 in J-term)
- Spring only: Up to 17 credits
- Transfer students may count prior credits toward the 8-semester total. Contact the Registrar’s Office for clarification.*
- Students with at least 8 full-time semesters who enroll in just one semester:
- Fall only: Up to 18 credits
- Fall + J-term: Up to 20 credits total (16 in Fall + 4 in J-term)
- Spring only: Up to 18 credits
- Students who have completed fewer than 8 full-time semesters who enroll in just one semester:
- Overload fees apply if students go over the credit limits covered by full-time tuition. Limits vary depending on how many semesters the student has attended and their enrollment pattern. The following limitations apply for students enrolling in just one semester:
- Credit Reuse and Overload Fee Deadlines
- Credits dropped before the reuse deadline (see Academic Calendar) do not count toward the 34-credit limit.
- Credits dropped after the reuse deadline still count toward the 34-credit limit.
- Students studying away are held to the same limits.
- Courtesy overload warnings may be sent, but students are responsible for monitoring credit limits and paying any fees.
- Special Exceptions
- Students hired as campus tutors in credit-bearing training will not be charged overload fees.
- MULS private lessons do not count in overload.
- Certain zero or .25 credit internships may also be exempt (see Internship Policy).
- Payment and Appeals
- Overload and per-credit tuition rates are published below under Other Tuition Charges.
- Overload fees are billed in week 8 of the spring semester.
- Questions about payment plans should go to the Business Office.
- Unused credits cannot roll over to summer or future years.
- Students who wish to appeal must submit the Overload Appeal Form at least one week before the credit reuse deadline. Appeals must be submitted by the student; appeals from parents, instructors, or advisors will not be accepted. Students should carefully consult the eligibility qualifications page before submitting an appeal.
*Transfer students have special considerations based on the credits earned prior to enrollment to determine if they have met the 8 semester minimum. Overload fees will be charged for students who exceed these limits.
See the Academic Catalog for the complete policy on registration course load, tuition overload, and full academic policies.
Other tuition charges | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Part-time or Overload tuition per credit and/or private study per credit (including courses audited) | $2,060.00 |
| Applied Music Fees for all students | |
| First half-hour lesson each semester (1 credit) | $530.00 |
| Additional half-hour lesson each semester (1 credit) | $330.00 |
| 2 credits | $860.00 |
| 3 credits | $1,190.00 |
| 4 credits | $1,520.00 |
| Chamber music fee | $110.00 |
| Instrumental rental fee | $90.00 |
| High-maintenance instrument rental fee | $135.00 |
| Late Registration Processing fee | $160.00 |
| Individual late add/drops requests due to clerical errors and non-attendance approved by AS&D (per section) | $80.00 |
| Plus an additional fee for every week beyond the published deadlines | $25.00 |
| Students who submit academic petition requests beyond communicated or published deadlines are subject to a per-day last processing fee. | $25.00 |
| Late Petition Processing fee | $25.00 |
| Special examination fee (per credit) | $225.00 |
| Graduation Application Fee* | $110.00 |
| Business Office late payment fee, 1% of the balance charged every 30 days, until the balance is paid in full. | Fees will vary |
| Health Insurance (Domestic students)** | Prices will vary |
| Health Insurance (International students - Non-athlete/Athlete)*** | $534.00/$654.00*^ |
| Automobile registration fees (annual charge) | |
| Full year decal (includes J-term) | $240.00 |
| Semester decal (14 weeks) | $140.00 |
| A partial semester decal (7 weeks) | $85.00 |
| J-term only decal (if full year is not purchased) | $45.00 |
| Transcript fees: available through Office of the Registrar | |
*Additional information on Graduation and Commencement Policies can be found here.
**It is required for all full-time students to provide proof of health insurance each year. For students who aren’t on a family medical plan, purchasing a plan on the marketplace may involve costs, and the costs for individual health plans will vary.
***All F1/J1 visa students will be automatically enrolled in ISO Student Health Insurance. Further details can be found here.
*^These are 2025-2026 rates
CSD Masters (2026-2027)
| Academic year tuition and fees | $35,550.00 |
| Summer | $7,110.00 |
| Fall | $14,220.00 |
| Spring | $14,220.00 |
Payments
Students will be billed prior to the start of each semester for tuition, housing and meal plans. Payment is expected in full by the published due date unless the family utilizes the monthly payment plan offered through Transact Campus. Enrollment is not complete until these fees have been paid.
Billing and bill payment dates, fall 2026:
- Bills will be posted to Arches on Aug. 3, 2026
- Payment for the fall semester will be due on Aug. 21, 2026
Billing and bill payment dates, spring 2027:
- Bills will be posted to Arches on Jan. 6, 2027
- Payment for the spring semester will be due on Jan. 27, 2027
A non-refundable tuition deposit is required of all students new to campus by May 1. New students are affected by policies appearing in the admission section of the Augustana College Catalog and posted on the website. All financial obligations to the college must be met and all borrowed college property must be returned before academic records (diplomas and transcripts of grades) will be released.
Augustana College is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Augustana administers its educational programs in conformity with all applicable statutes concerning non-discrimination with regard to age, sex, race, color, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military status, national origin or any other unlawful basis. Evidence of practices which are inconsistent with this policy should be reported to the Associate Dean of the College, 639 38th St., Founders Hall, Rock Island, Ill. 61201-2296; phone (309) 794-7328.