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At Augustana, your ambition has our full attention

You’ll arrive at Augustana filled with curiosity and potential. Throughout these four years, we’ll make sure you have the inspiration and support, the adventure-seeking and career-building opportunities, and a lifelong network for the future you deserve.

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Augustana is a dream school

Augustana College is a dream school — one of 75 “new dream schools” so named by higher ed journalist and bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo in his book “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.” 

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International student-athletes at Augustana

Winning runs deep at Augustana College, where students can excel in both academics and athletics. This is one reason why student-athletes from all over the world choose Augustana, where they grow as an athlete, a student, a leader and a world citizen.

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For Augustana athletes, high performance means double majors

It’s not by chance that Augustana College is in the top 1% in the nation, including all NCAA divisions, for students who balance excellence in their studies and their sport.

Applying early

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Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early

When Makena Biltoft '28 from Denver, Colo., realized Augustana was at the top of her college list, applying Early Decision was a no-brainer.

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Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early

Although Leo Kopplin had been around Augustana’s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting. What solidified his choice was Augustana's supportive culture.

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Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early

Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., knew Augustana College was the right choice for her as soon as she visited campus.

Roger Pavey
More Than I Imagined Roger Pavey Jr.
“I truly do not think I could have had an experience elsewhere in the way I did here.”
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Laurence Pavlik
More Than I Imagined Laurence Pavlik
“Finding the Classics department has truly shaped my future.”
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Samuel Rabideau
More Than I Imagined Samuel Rabideau
“I wouldn't have the amazing opportunities I have today without my professors Lendol Calder, Brett Biebel and Kelly Daniels.”
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Ellie Reckamp
More Than I Imagined Ellie Reckamp
“While Augie is a small school, it lacks nothing in extracurriculars as compared to big schools.”
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Mia Reese
More Than I Imagined Mia Reese
“I am way ahead of where I thought I'd be when I first came to campus.”
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