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61.2%Acceptance
$49,834Tuition
2,418Students
79%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$62,971Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$49,834
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,834
Average Net Price
$12,437
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,166
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,166
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
78.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
58.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,549
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,949
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,567
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,075
$110,001+ $6,658

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Cost Overview

Families at Augustana College pay far less than the $63,000 sticker price, with an average net cost of $12,437 per year. The college offers generous aid packages that vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay around $15,549 annually, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay slightly less at $14,949. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face $17,567 per year, and upper-middle-class households pay $20,075. Surprisingly, the wealthiest families earning over $110,000 get the best deal at just $6,658 annually.

Over four years, most students accumulate $27,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $286 after graduation. With median earnings of $62,971 ten years out, these payments represent a manageable burden. Nearly 27% of students receive institutional grants averaging $34,946, making this Lutheran college surprisingly affordable. Middle-class families from Illinois get the strongest value proposition here.

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