Augustana University Average GPA & Admissions

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 68% Undergraduates: 2,003

Key Highlights

3.657
Average high school GPA
As reported by the college, 2025–26
570–680 / 580–690
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
21–27
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $25,280

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1195
4% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 570 630 680
Math 580 625 690

ACT Scores

51% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 21 24 27
English 20 23 26
Math 20 24 27

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Augustana University reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Considered if submitted

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Considered if submitted

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Not considered

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Not considered

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Augustana University reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Augustana University admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Augustana University reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Augustana University admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average high school GPA of Augustana University's first-year students who submitted one (87% did) is 3.657, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: Augustana University Common Data Set 2025–26.

Augustana University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,044 of 3,017 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Augustana University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (4% of them) scored 570–680 in Reading and Writing and 580–690 in Math. The median scores were 630 (Reading and Writing) and 625 (Math).

The middle 50% of Augustana University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (51% of them) had composite scores of 21–27, with a median of 24.

Yes. Augustana University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,280 a year at Augustana University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Augustana University
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data