Augustana is a small, undergraduate-focused university in Sioux Falls, -- a thriving, safe city of 200,000+ -- giving students the best of both worlds. The AU campus community is made up of about 2,000 students from 30+ US states and 30+ countries. AU is a welcoming, globally-minded campus that supports and mentors undergraduate students to be the best versions of themselves.

Recent AU graduates have achieved a 98% job placement rate, and 98% of recent graduates had some sort of hands-on learning experience, such as an internship, undergraduate research, study abroad, and more. Further, 94% of recent graduates were admitted into their graduate program of choice. You can be confident in the return on your investment at Augustana. In fact, AU was recently recognized as the #1 Best Small for Getting a Job in the United States (Zippia.com).

AU offers over 50 majors and over 40 minors, giving students plenty of options to match their interests. Further, AU's liberal arts core plan gives students the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills to be change-makers in our constantly-changing world.

At AU, we believe in balance. Attending university in the US isn't only about having a high-quality academic experience; it's also about exploring who you are as an individual and meeting people from all over the world who support and challenge you. AU offers over 100 ways to get involved, including student-led clubs and organizations (including clubs that promote cultural exchange and understanding, such as the Augustana International Club, Asian Student Organization, La Unión Hispana, Muslim Student Association, Better Together, Open Minds Club, etc), performing and visual arts, athletics, and so much more.

Lastly, 100% of admitted students are awarded a partial scholarship, making AU an affordable option for international students and their families. AU is the #7 Best Value School in the Midwest, a region of the US known for its low cost of living, safety, and friendly, welcoming people.

Cost Per Academic Year: Undergraduate: $34,934 Graduate: Varies by program Room & Meals: $8,862 Summer Session: Not Available

Full-Time Enrollment (Number of Students): Undergraduate: 1,800 International Undergraduate: 140 Graduate: 200 International Graduate: N/A

Application Deadlines: August/September (Fall Term) Undergraduate: Rolling admission Graduate: Varies by program January/February: Undergraduate: November 1, 2021 Graduate: Varies by program March/April: Undergraduate: N/A Graduate: N/A Summer: Undergraduate: May 15 Graduate: N/A

English Proficiency: Minimum TOEFL: Undergraduate: 79 TOEFL / 6.0 IELTS / 105 Duolingo / 480 ERW on the SAT Graduate: Varies by program English as a 2nd Language on campus: No

Top 5 Majors/Programs: Scholarship Information: 1. Computer Science & Software Engineering 100% of admitted international students are awarded a partial scholarship that 2. Engineering Physics ranges from $19,000 to $25,000 per year. 3. Business Administration 4. Nursing 5. Government & International Affairs http://www.augie.edu/cost-and-scholarship-information http://augie.edu/academics/majors-and-programs

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Other Helpful Information: AU was recently recognized as the #1 Best Small School for Getting a Job in the US (http://augie.edu/news/career-site-ranks-augustana-university-no-1-nationally- best-small--getting-job), and the city of Sioux Falls is the Top City in the US for Young Professionals for the 4th year in a row (https://www.siouxfalls.business/sioux-falls-named-top-city-for-young-professionals). Recent AU graduates have a 98% job placement rate, and 98% of recent grads had a hands-on experience -- such as an internship, employment, or undergraduate research -- while at AU. To watch videos that feature international students at AU, please go to the YouTube playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEvXlb_DnUqSmmTItQug3j09ZQfs9x8Jx

Contact Information: Contact: Wade Gemar Phone: 605-274-5250 Title: Assistant Director of International Enrollment Address: 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197, USA Email: [email protected] Website: www.augie.edu