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Augustana can be found in Rock Island, Illinois (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Augustana is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Augustana are in science and mathematics.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way Augustana works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,386 students were enrolled in Augustana.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Augustana. The school student athletes compete in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Augustana College seeks to develop in students the characteristics of liberally educated persons: clarity of thought and expression, curiosity, fair-mindedness, appreciation for the arts and cultural diversity, intellectual honesty, and a considered set of personal values and commitments. Students combine exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities with in-depth study in their major field(s), guided by an excellent, committed faculty, they grow personally and socially through participation in wide extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Special features include innovative interdisciplinary first-year courses, foreign study, and internships û both domestic and international."
More complete details are provided below.
Augustana College
639 38th St
Rock Island, IL 61201-2296
General Phone: (309) 794-7000
Admissions Phone: (309) 794-7341
Financial Aid Phone: (309) 794-7207
http://www.augustana.edu
Augustana awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 139 | English, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, political science, geography, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Science | 113 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 35 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, science teaching, foreign language teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Mathematics | 26 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public administration |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Augustana in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 493 | 40 |
In 2005, Augustana had a total enrollment of 2,386 students (2,372 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 90% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Augustana offers campus housing for 1,605 of its 2,372 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rock Island, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,921 | 2,462 | 84% | 679 | 28% |
| Men | 1,234 | 1,012 | 82% | 296 | 29% |
| Women | 1,687 | 1,450 | 86% | 383 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (309) 794-7341
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,457 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,457 |
| Room and board | $ 6,405 |
| Room charge | $ 3,243 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,162 |
| Books and supplies | $ 675 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Augustana participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (309) 794-7207
Augustana 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 | 34 | $72,371 | 13 | $68,251 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $55,821 | 21 | $55,980 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $48,125 | 19 | $45,334 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $45,158 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $60,003 | 57 | $54,470 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Basketball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Baseball | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
| Track | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Augustana Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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