Applying to Augie

Acceptance RateSAT Median
59.01% 1,160
Augustana University's acceptance rate is 59.01% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,330 students applied and 1,965 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Augie's acceptance rate places 2nd out of 11 South Dakota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,160 and the ACT score is 24 at Augie. Augie's SAT score ranks 4th out of 5 South Dakota colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Augie, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Augustana University is 59.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.00%. 1,638 men and 1,678 women applied to Augie and 852 men and 1,124 women students were accepted.
Among them, 179 men and 281 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Augie.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Augie
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,3301,6381,67800
Admitted1,9658521,12400
Enrolled45217928100
Acceptance Rate 59.01%52.01%66.98%--
Yield 23.00%21.01%25.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Augustana University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 28 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 272 students (60%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Augie.
The median SAT score is 1,160 with 570 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 545 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at Augie. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at Augustana University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,123, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Augie
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total107511601290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530570640
SAT Math545590650
ACT Composite212427
ACT Math202426
ACT English202326
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Augustana University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Augie. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Augustana University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Augie Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $60 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Augie.
Admission Information for Applying to Augie
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$60
Admission Informationwww.augie.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.augie.edu/admission/applying-augustana
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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