You’ll arrive at Augustana filled with curiosity and potential. Throughout these four years, we’ll make sure you have the inspiration and support, the adventure-seeking and career-building opportunities, and a lifelong network for the future you deserve.
Augustana College is a dream school — one of 75 “new dream schools” so named by higher ed journalist and bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo in his book “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.”
Winning runs deep at Augustana College, where students can excel in both academics and athletics. This is one reason why student-athletes from all over the world choose Augustana, where they grow as an athlete, a student, a leader and a world citizen.
It’s not by chance that Augustana College is in the top 1% in the nation, including all NCAA divisions, for students who balance excellence in their studies and their sport.
For Makena Biltoft, Augustana offered the perfect blend of academic support, community, affordability and the opportunity to play volleyball — but it was the people who made her certain that Augustana was the best fit.
Although Leo Kopplin had been around Augustana’s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting. What solidified his choice was Augustana's supportive culture.
Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.
“Four years ago, I had no idea I would be as far as I am now. I was completely unaware of the extent to which my experiences and the friends I have made would sculpt me to be the person I am today.”Read More
“Get to know the Quad Cities and all the local coffee shops, restaurants and events they have to offer. Stay up later than you intended hanging out with your friends.”Read More
“I've had the privilege to work with some incredible people in both the classroom and my work experiences with Deere & Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers.”Read More
“Every step along the way, whether an accomplishment or a setback, someone from the Augustana community has been there to support and encourage me.”Read More
“The experiences that Augie provides its students, in and out of the classroom, intentionally and unintentionally, are unique experiences that I am positive I could have only had at Augie. ”Read More
