Augsburg University
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Augsburg College (Augsburg University)
About this school
Augsburg, founded in 1869, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 23-acre campus is located one mile from downtown Minneapolis.
- www.augsburg.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
1,135
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,427
- Men:1,108 (45.7%)
- Women:1,319 (54.3%)
Location
Admission Information (Augsburg University)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Augsburg College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 2 | 4 |
History | - | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2211 Riverside Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Minneapolis, MN 55454-1351 |
Phone | (612) 330-1001 |
Fax | (612) 330-1649 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | Letter of recommendation from an academic teacher required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 45% of 3,163 applicants were admitted |
Women | 46% of 1,846 applicants were admitted |
Men | 43% of 1,317 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 508 (36%) of 1,423 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 279 (33%) of 855 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 229 (40%) of 568 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.17 |
375 And Above | 11% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 15% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 19% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 26% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 9% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 19-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 23% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 59% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 12% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Augsburg University)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $38,800 (73.1661323778993%)
- Room & Board: - $10,280 (19.385253630020742%)
- Other Expences: - $1,200 (2.262870073543277%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,750 (5.185743918536677%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Augsburg College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 | Final deadline August 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002334 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 427 (90.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 394 (92.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 392 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 51 (13.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $32,783 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 392 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,299 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 348 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,176 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 37 (9.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 79 (16.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,787 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,780 (86.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,641 (92.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,638 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 203 (12.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 73% |
Average Award | $29,946 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,621 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,083 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,490 (91.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,720 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 139 (8.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 376 (18.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,419 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 92% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $38,176 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, International Students, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Augsburg University)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
174
Part-Time Faculty
195
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
41%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 18% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 43% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 33% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 12% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 72% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Augsburg College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
76.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
45.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
58.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
62.6%
Programs & Majors (Augsburg University)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (64)
- Accounting
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astrophysics
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (8)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Education--General
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Social Work
- Transcultural Nursing
Campus Life (Augsburg University)
Location & Geography
Population
392,880
Nearest Metropolitan Area
23 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Weather
Temperature | 2.8 average low in January, 78.8 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 5 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis |
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in St. Paul |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
36% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
64%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Aid Auggie |
School Colors | Maron and gray |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, softball, volleyball, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Augsburg College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, pan-afrikan student union, augsburg business organization, queer pride alliance, students for racial justice, augsburg asian student association
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,033
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,427
Women
1,319
Men
1,108
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 8.9% Asian
- 13.7% Black/African-American
- 7.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 47.8% White
- 12.4% Unknown
International Students
3.3%
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
1,135