Reach boldly | shine brightly
There's a bright future waiting for you at Augustana. All you have to do is reach out and grab it.
Be rewarded for being you
At Augustana, we believe in you and we invest in you.
Augustana College will meet 100% of your financial need.
Your “financial need” is the amount you need to afford college. You find it by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Here’s how that works:
1. Your FAFSA tells the government and schools what you and your family can be expected to contribute to your education finances. Go to fafsa.gov.
2. Your family’s expected contribution is subtracted from a school’s cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, meals, personal expenses, etc.).
3. This results in your demonstrated financial need, which the federal and state governments and schools use to determine financial aid for students.
(The Augustana College guarantee of 100% financial need met, using all available resources, is available only to students in certain states at this time.)
“I wouldn't be anywhere near attending a Top 10 law school without the incredible professors I've had.”Read More
Be the one in a million
Our classes are small. That means you'll have big opportunities to connect with your professors and fellow classmates.
• Class size
With a student-faculty ratio of 11:1 and an average of just 18 students in each class, you won't struggle to stand out or make connections. A recent survey showed the ability to create relationships with professors is one thing students here value most.
→ Find where you'll fit in
• Unique opportunities
Your professors at Augustana won't just teach you. They'll also serve as your mentors, advisors, allies and research partners. Together, you'll discover the opportunities that await you in the world now, and after college.
→ Explore research opportunities
“Dr. Ian Harrington, my neuroscience advisor and professor, is the sort of advisor that every student hopes to have.”Read More
Explore like never before
Dive into your passions and curiosity headfirst.
• Augie Choice
Every Augustana student has access to $2,000 to use toward an internship, research or study abroad. It's an opportunity to expand your horizons and take extraordinary adventures. → Uncover more about Augie Choice
• CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research and Exploration)
Discover your passions and create the path to your future career with help from CORE. You'll work side-by-side with career coaches, explore career and graduate school opportunities, plan to study abroad and more. → Stand out with CORE
“I didn't expect to do research starting in my first year.”Read More
Become your best and brightest
Augustana is ranked No. 1 on U.S. News' 2021 Most Innovative Schools list among liberal arts colleges in Illinois and No. 42 nationally. What does that mean for you?
• Become a leader of change
At Augustana, you'll be more than educated -- you'll be empowered to meet the challenges of the world. We pride ourselves on finding innovative solutions for challenges in our community and beyond. From Day One, you will receive the tools, mentors and resources to become a well-rounded problem-solver with innovative skillsets, able to make the uncommon connections that the world needs most.
“My whole Augustana experience has been more than I imagined.”Read More