Your Future is Blue and Gold
There's a bright future waiting for you at Augustana. All you have to do is reach out and grab it.
Be the one in a million
Our classes are small. That means you'll have big opportunities to connect with your professors and fellow classmates.
• Class size
With a student-faculty ratio of 12:1 and an average of just 18 students in each class, you won't struggle to stand out or make connections. A recent survey showed the ability to create relationships with professors is one thing students here value most. → Find where you'll fit in
• Unique opportunities
Your professors at Augustana won't just teach you. They'll also serve as your mentors, advisors, allies and research partners. Together, you'll discover the opportunities that await you in the world now, and after college. → Explore research opportunities
“Augustana stood out because of its faculty-student ratio and opportunities to engage in research with professors.”Read More
Be rewarded for being you
At Augustana, we believe in you and we invest in you.
• Sticker price isn't the final price
Augustana is more affordable than you might think. Once you receive your financial aid package, you might even be surprised discover just how comparable the cost a one-of-a-kind Augustana education is to that of a large, regional public university. → Learn more about sticker price
• Scholarships and financial aid
With academic scholarships up to $32,000 — on top of talent, interest-based and other generous merit awards — you'll have the support you need to set your boldest goals and achieve your brightest ambitions. Most Augustana students receive scholarships, but there's no such thing as one-size-fits all here. Our financial aid team will consider your whole financial picture before creating your award package. → Discover scholarship and financial aid opportunities
“I certainly didn't expect to leave with a computer science major and to be pursuing a Ph.D. in the field at a top research institution.”Read More
Explore like never before
Dive into your passions and curiosity headfirst.
• Augie Choice
Every Augustana student has access to $2,000 to use toward an internship, research or study abroad. It's an opportunity to expand your horizons and take extraordinary adventures. → Uncover more about Augie Choice
• CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research and Exploration)
Discover your passions and create the path to your future career with help from CORE. You'll work side-by-side with career coaches, explore career and graduate school opportunities, plan to study abroad and more. → Stand out with CORE
“I traveled abroad every year at Augie, which was something I didn't know was possible.”Read More
Become your best and brightest
Augustana College is in the top 100 of U.S. News and World Report's 2025 ranking of best national liberal arts colleges, and No. 3 on Niche's 2025 list of best liberal arts colleges in Illinois. What does that mean for you?
• Become a leader of change
At Augustana, you'll be more than educated -- you'll be empowered to meet the challenges of the world. We pride ourselves on finding innovative solutions for challenges in our community and beyond. From Day One, you will receive the tools, mentors and resources to become a well-rounded problem-solver with innovative skillsets, able to make the uncommon connections that the world needs most.
“Find out what you love and go all in. Augie will be there for you when you do.”Read More