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Augustana College is a private, liberal arts college located in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1860. The college campus spreads across an area of 115 acres. The college offers major and minor degrees in more than 30 areas of study. Other courses such as Coordinated Degree Programs and Pre-Professional studies are also offered. In addition, students are provided opportunities to study abroad. The college's student body has an impressive number of international students.
Augustana College hosts more than 20 sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW ). Their teamS are nicknamed the Vikings. The Vikings participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, and swimming, among others.
Augustana can be found in Rock Island, IL (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 medicine, science, and mathematics.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at Augustana are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Augustana are well-paid.
In 2007, 2,537 students were enrolled in the school.
Augustana has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Augustana 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
http://www.augustana.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 176 | English, political science, speech and rhetoric, sociology, Spanish language, history, economics, geography, ... |
| Science | 119 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology |
| Business And Management | 103 | business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, science teaching, art education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 18 | speech pathology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Augustana in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 540 | 38 |
In 2007, Augustana had a total enrollment of 2,537 students (2,518 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 47% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 89% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Augustana offers campus housing for 1,771 of its 2,518 (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 | 3,080 | 2,257 | 73% | 712 | 32% |
| Men | 1,339 | 929 | 69% | 294 | 32% |
| Women | 1,741 | 1,328 | 76% | 418 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,484 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,484 |
| Room and board | $ 7,233 |
| Room charge | $ 3,660 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,573 |
| 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)
Augustana has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $81,121 | 18 | $75,883 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $59,243 | 19 | $61,150 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $50,380 | 24 | $50,454 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $43,783 | 9 | $44,901 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $33,000 | 4 | $35,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $62,833 | 74 | $57,902 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Music Teacher Education
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
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 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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