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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.

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More Than I Imagined ​Chelsea Ashland
“It is the best feeling to be able to be surrounded by such supportive people on a daily basis.”
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More Than I Imagined ​Phidlynn Augustin
“I feel as if the Phidlynn I thought I was is constantly growing and changing, and it is happening far too fast for me to be able to point out what is changing and what is surprising about those changes.”
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More Than I Imagined ​Jessica Bacon
“My time at Augie has helped me to take more chances, whether it was speaking my mind, joining an organization I didn't already have friends in or making a move in a race.”
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More Than I Imagined ​Laura Behnke
“I've learned to try to step out of my comfort zone a little more.”
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More Than I Imagined ​Natali Bode
“All of the professors I have come to know, especially those in the education department, have helped me grow throughout my four years here.”
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