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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 one of 75 “new dream schools” named by higher ed influencer Jeffrey Selingo in his book, “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You” — an instant New York Times bestseller.

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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.

Andrea Pardo
More Than I Imagined • Andrea Pardo
“Picking one peak experience is impossible for me.”
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Allison Pease
More Than I Imagined • Allison Pease
“So many people helped me get to where I am now. However, the geology and physics faculty were the most influential.”
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Payton Petruchuis
More Than I Imagined • Payton Petruchuis
“Trying to gain all of my requirements to graduate actually helped me fall in love with psychology and philosophy — because of the way Augustana does ‘school,’ I realized I enjoyed learning about people more than I did science.”
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My Pham
More Than I Imagined • My Pham
“I will miss my professors and friends who always gave me a big smile when seeing me on campus.”
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Lisa Pohlman-Zordan
More Than I Imagined • Lisa Pohlman-Zordan
“I'm endlessly grateful that I found so many opportunities here to pursue all the things I love.”
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