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Augsburg College is a private college of liberal arts situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was established as Augsburg Seminary in 1869 in Marshall and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. After a few name and status changes, it was renamed Augsburg College in 1963. The college offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse areas of study.
Augsburg College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The athletes participate in various sports including baseball, basketball, hockey, and swimming. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Auggies. The college's student-run newspaper is known as "the Echo," and "KAUG" is the student radio station.
Augsburg is in a large city, in Minneapolis, MN. The school has a Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation. Augsburg is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at Augsburg include mathematics, music, business and management, and family and social work.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 460 to 620 for students at Augsburg. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 640.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Augsburg, in 2007-2008, had 3,793 students (3,247 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Augsburg belong to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To nurture future leaders in service to the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and values of the Christian church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community."
More complete details are provided below.
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
General Phone: (612) 330-1000
http://www.augsburg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 336 | business management, accounting and related services, marketing, finance, MIS, international business, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 103 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, teacher education, education of emotionally disturbed, health teaching, physical education teaching, education, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, community nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | English, history, economics courses, international relations, political science, sociology, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 58 | social work courses, social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 38 | psychology, music therapy |
| Media | 29 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 28 | religion, youth ministry, philosophy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 26 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer science |
| Music | 12 | music, music performance, music management |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Augsburg in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 589 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 289 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Augsburg had a total enrollment of 3,793 students (3,247 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 88% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Augsburg offers campus housing for 1,175 of its 3,247 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Minneapolis, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,940 | 1,082 | 56% | 448 | 41% |
| Men | 1,023 | 531 | 52% | 225 | 42% |
| Women | 917 | 551 | 60% | 223 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,103 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,103 |
| Room and board | $ 7,161 |
| Room charge | $ 3,658 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,503 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid:
Augsburg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233400)
Augsburg has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $73,565 | 13 | $72,108 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $58,379 | 34 | $60,329 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $53,436 | 42 | $52,132 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $44,973 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 94 | $58,981 | 94 | $57,479 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Norwegian Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Augsburg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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