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 loved the student/faculty ratio, so I knew I wouldn’t be just another student in my classes. "”Read More
“The one constant I have had at Augustana is endless opportunities to push myself to new academic, athletic and personal experiences.”Read More
“I have been extremely fortunate in having so many mentors and role models over the past four years: professors, employers, staff members.”Read More
“All my teachers and coaches that I have had in the past four years have taught me to never settle and always work to the best of my abilities.”Read More
“I had no idea where I was going to be at this point in my life. Looking back, though, I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished.”Read More
