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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.

Joseph Kreis
More Than I Imagined Joseph (Joey) Kreis
“The organization of coursework within the psychology and neuroscience department felt like stepping stones guiding me toward a career in research.”
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Genesis Li
More Than I Imagined Genesis Yinuo Li
“I am forever grateful for the network of mentors that I have here.”
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Rachael Lockmiller
More Than I Imagined Rachael Lockmiller
“I am so grateful for the extra mile the education department always goes to help their students.”
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Megan Lundblad
More Than I Imagined Megan Lundblad
“I will be forever grateful to Augustana for providing me with countless opportunities.”
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Morgan Lynch
More Than I Imagined Morgan Lynch
“I am very thankful for Dr. Kosnick, for their fun and engaging classes, assisting me with getting internships, and helping me realize studying abroad in Pau, France, was possible.”
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