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.
“I have come to value the notion that everything is connected and how we can see so many different disciplines intersecting with one another.”Read More
“I came to Augustana with an ambition to learn about myself and grow as an individual, but I'm leaving with a vocation to help serve others and make a valuable impact on my community.”Read More
“Dr. Heidi Storl taught me that the 'useless' disciplines (like philosophy) are the most useful in practical — not just abstract — situations.”Read More
“It’s been incredible being at a college where I can double major in two completely different fields, and then also be able to be in top choirs and the lead in the musical.”Read More
“Take your time at Augustana to do what you love. If you love a sport, find a way to play that sport. If you love business, join a business club. I would definitely suggest getting involved.”Read More
