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At Augustana, your ambition has our full attention

You’ll arrive at Augustana filled with curiosity and potential. Throughout these four years, we’ll make sure you have the inspiration and support, the adventure-seeking and career-building opportunities, and a lifelong network for the future you deserve.

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Augustana is a dream school

Augustana College is a dream school — one of 75 “new dream schools” so named by higher ed journalist and bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo in his book “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.” 

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International student-athletes at Augustana

Winning runs deep at Augustana College, where students can excel in both academics and athletics. This is one reason why student-athletes from all over the world choose Augustana, where they grow as an athlete, a student, a leader and a world citizen.

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For Augustana athletes, high performance means double majors

It’s not by chance that Augustana College is in the top 1% in the nation, including all NCAA divisions, for students who balance excellence in their studies and their sport.

Applying early

Makena Biltoft

Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early

For Makena Biltoft, Augustana offered the perfect blend of academic support, community, affordability and the opportunity to play volleyball — but it was the people who made her certain that Augustana was the best fit.

Leo Kopplin

Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early

Although Leo Kopplin had been around Augustana’s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting. What solidified his choice was Augustana's supportive culture.

Maggie Tracy

Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early

Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.

Darius Graves
More Than I Imagined Darius Graves
“The professors made me feel like a part of the community on day one.”
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Sylvia Hughes
More Than I Imagined Sylvia Hughes
“Augustana’s music and theatre programs provide opportunities for all students to be involved, regardless of major.”
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Mary King
More Than I Imagined Mary King
“I came to Augustana because of the better education, a successful water polo program and the opportunity to be involved in my community.”
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Chloe Rittenhouse
More Than I Imagined Chloe Rittenhouse
“Choosing Augustana and making the most of my time here has set me up for success as I pursue my passion in speech-language pathology.”
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Angie Truelsen
More Than I Imagined Angie Truelsen
“The financial aid and the CORE office have allowed me more opportunities than I ever thought possible.”
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