Augsburg is in a large city, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 drama and performing arts, fine arts, and family and social work.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 500 to 590 for students at Augsburg. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 600.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Augsburg, in 2005, had 3,479 students (2,984 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Augsburg makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (612) 330-1001
Financial Aid Phone: (612) 330-1046
http://www.augsburg.edu
Augsburg awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 168 | business management, accounting and related services, marketing, finance, MIS, international business, accounting, accounting and management |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | English, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, history, international relations, economics courses, political science, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, education, teacher education, education of emotionally disturbed, secondary teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | social work courses, social work |
| Media | 34 | communication studies, mass communication, organizational communications |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing, community nurse |
| Science | 32 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology, music therapy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 25 | physician assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer science, information science |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | youth ministry, religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Augsburg in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 514 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 86 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Augsburg had a total enrollment of 3,479 students (2,984 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 81% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Augsburg offers campus housing for 960 of its 2,984 (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 | 971 | 740 | 76% | 329 | 44% |
| Men | 426 | 318 | 75% | 156 | 49% |
| Women | 545 | 422 | 77% | 173 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (612) 330-1001
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,960 |
| Room and board | $ 6,340 |
| Room charge | $ 3,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,090 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (612) 330-1046
Augsburg has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $64,195 | 13 | $60,603 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $50,679 | 30 | $52,094 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $44,684 | 27 | $43,004 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,431 | 5 | $37,749 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $51,115 | 75 | $49,340 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 Business/Management
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
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies 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
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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 family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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