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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

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Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early

When Makena Biltoft '28 from Denver, Colo., realized Augustana was at the top of her college list, applying Early Decision was a no-brainer.

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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.

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Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early

Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., knew Augustana College was the right choice for her as soon as she visited campus.

Emily
More Than I Imagined Emily Minarik
“Studying abroad in Dijon, France, was easily the best experience of my life. This is the reason I applied to move to France to teach English after graduation.”
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Amber
More Than I Imagined Amber Mraz
“My peak experience was performing with the Augustana Choir in Stockholm, Sweden.”
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Son
More Than I Imagined Son Nguyen
“Successfully running my first Java program was a feeling that I could never forget — a combination of pride, satisfaction and pure happiness.”
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Hannah
More Than I Imagined Hannah Norris
“I was surprised by how much I learned about myself.”
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Marissa Olson
More Than I Imagined Marissa Olson
“I will miss all of my professors who taught me so much.”
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