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At Augustana, your ambition has our full attention

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.

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Augustana is a dream school

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.” 

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International student-athletes at Augustana

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.

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For Augustana athletes, high performance means double majors

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.

Applying early

Makena Biltoft

Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early

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.

Leo Kopplin

Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early

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.

Maggie Tracy

Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early

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.

Tom Liesz
More Than I Imagined Tom Liesz
“I was never the best wrestler but being a part of a team so special and being around such motivating and inspiring people is the one thing I will truly miss.”
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Gabbi Loiz
More Than I Imagined Gabriela Loiz
“My peak experience was competing in the women's basketball CCIW championships and having the support of all my peers and professors behind us.”
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Margaret Lukas
More Than I Imagined Margaret Lukas
“I have achieved everything I wanted and more because of this school.”
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Emily Luming
More Than I Imagined Emily Luming
“My peak experience has been working with the Reading/Writing Center and the Augustana Prison Education Program.”
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Magee
More Than I Imagined Michaela Magee
“I knew at a smaller school the professors would be personal, but I did not expect to the extent they would support and encourage me.”
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