Augustana University Admission
Acceptance Rate
67.75%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.13%
Freshmen Enrollment
534
SAT Scores
1,255
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,017 students have applied and 2,044 students have allowed to admit to Augustana University (Acceptance rate: 67.75%). Augie's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.13 % where 534 students have finally enrolled out of 2,044 admitted students.
Augie acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Dakota State University and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.60%).
Augie enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 23.78%).
How to Apply to Augustana University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Augie. Augie offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.augie.edu/admission-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.augie.edu/admission/applying-augustana |
| Financial Aid | https://www.augie.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid-costs-scholarships |
| Net Price Calculator | www.augie.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.augie.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid-costs-scholarships/outside-scholarships/outside-assistance/military |
| Athletic | https://www.augie.edu/disclosure-consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.augie.edu/student-affairs/accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Augie and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Augustana University is 1,255 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Augustana University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,275). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | 1,255 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,275 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota | 1,081 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Augustana University, 24 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,255 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 625 | 690 |
| Total | 1,150 | 1,255 | 1,370 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Augustana University, 273 students submitted ACT scores (51% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
Augie Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Augustana University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |