Liberal arts college
#10 Best colleges in IllinoisAugustana College
Rock Island, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $22,736 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#247 of 1,238
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- Best colleges for psychology in America#313 of 1,418
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- Best colleges for English in America#296 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#314 of 1,358
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#162 of 690
- Best test-optional colleges in America#359 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#310 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#296 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#167 of 667
In Illinois
- Best colleges for accounting in Illinois#4 of 41
- Best colleges for marketing in Illinois#4 of 35
- Best colleges for education in Illinois#8 of 49
- Best colleges for finance in Illinois#5 of 29
- Best colleges for business in Illinois#9 of 52
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- Best colleges for art and design in Illinois#9 of 47
- Best colleges for mathematics in Illinois#9 of 47
- Best colleges for music in Illinois#9 of 46
- Best colleges for history in Illinois#9 of 45
- Best colleges for psychology in Illinois#10 of 49
- Best mid-size colleges in Illinois#5 of 24
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Illinois#10 of 48
- Best colleges for chemistry in Illinois#10 of 46
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Illinois#10 of 44
- Best colleges for computer science in Illinois#9 of 39
- Best colleges for engineering in Illinois#7 of 27
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,165 · ACT 25
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,113
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $63,553 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,446 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 47% · Women 53% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 22% |
| Total students | 2,484 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,736 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $63,553 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 73% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 66% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 65% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 79% |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,971 |
| Admission rate | 63% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
| Average SAT | 1165 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520–630 |
| SAT math | 510–640 |
| ACT composite | 21–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Accounting | |
| Engineering Physics | |
| Computer science | |
| Business administration | |
| International business | |
| Biology | |
| Communication studies | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Sociology | |
| Romance languages | |
| Political science | |
| Psychology | |
| Secondary education | |
| Geography | |
| Other communication, journalism, and related programs | |
| Teacher education | |
| History | |
| English | |
| Writing and rhetoric |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Computational Science, Design, Economics, Ethnic and gender studies, Finance, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, German, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Pre-health, Public health, Religious studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Education | |
| Psychology | |
| Health professions |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 2% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,502 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 78%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $84,170Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 71% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Quad City International Airport (MLI)About 4 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 36,1512020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MadisonAbout 124 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 22°F1991–2020 normal, from ROCK ISLAND L&D 15, IL US, about 1 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 74°F1991–2020 normal, from ROCK ISLAND L&D 15, IL US, about 1 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.17 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2.33 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Augustana College’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 22% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Augustana College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $22,736 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Augustana College?
- Augustana College admitted 63% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Augustana College’s graduates do?
- 73% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $62,971; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 143084
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Evangelical Lutheran Church
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