Augustana College

It is moderately difficult to get into Augustana College. The acceptance rate at Augustana College is 61%. Last year, 6,965 students applied to Augustana College and 4,264 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Augustana College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Augustana College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Augustana College's admissions stats.

Augustana College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	27%
Mean SAT Score	1123
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	67%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	22%
Waitlist	Yes

Augustana College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Augustana College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	Yes	November 15	December 1
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 20
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Want to Apply Early to Augustana College?

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Augustana College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due November 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Augustana College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 20.

The early decision acceptance rate at Augustana College is 91%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 61%.

Augustana College accepts about 8% of early action applicants and 61% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Augustana College admitted 52 of the 57 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Augustana College admitted 2,327 of the 2,9 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Augustana College Admissions

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How To Get Into Augustana College

Getting into Augustana College is moderately difficult. Augustana College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Augustana College accepted 61% of all applicants, approximately 4,264 of the 6,965 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Augustana College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Augustana College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Augustana College

Augustana College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Augustana College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Augustana College

What does Augustana College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Augustana College for more information on admission factors.

Augustana College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Augustana College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Augustana College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	1	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Augustana College?

Students admitted to Augustana College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4. Augustana College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Augustana College 27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 61% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Augustana College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3%
3.75 and 3.99	23%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	18%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	19%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Augustana College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Augustana College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 67% of Augustana College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 22% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Augustana College?

To be competitive with other Augustana College applicants, you should aim to score between 1020 and 1240 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Augustana College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1240 and 25% of scored lower than 1020, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Augustana College student is 1123.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Augustana College students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Augustana College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Augustana College, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Augustana College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Augustana College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to Augustana College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Augustana College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Augustana College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Augustana College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Augustana College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Augustana College.

Does Augustana College accept transfer credits?

✅ Augustana College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Augustana College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Augustana College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Augustana College?

❌ No, Augustana College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Augustana College's acceptance rate?

✅ Augustana College has an acceptance rate of 61%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Augustana College?

✅ Augustana College's early decision acceptance rate was 91% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Augustana College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Augustana College was 8% in 2021.

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