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65.8%Acceptance
$39,190Tuition
1,818Students
76%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,217Earnings
#6 in South DakotaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$39,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,190
Average Net Price
$24,723
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,470
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,460
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,660
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
51.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.0%

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 $20,552
$30,001 – $48,000 $18,948
$48,001 – $75,000 $22,479
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,689
$110,001+ $26,388

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Cost Overview

Most Augustana families pay around $24,723 per year after aid, not the $49,660 sticker price. Lower-income families get the biggest breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $20,552 annually. Even families making $30,000-$48,000 pay only $18,948. The deal gets less generous as income rises, with wealthy families still paying $26,388 per year. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $100,000 in an Augustana education.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $25,000, translating to $265 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $59,217 ten years out. The loan repayment rate sits at 82.91%, suggesting most alumni handle their debt successfully. Only 16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Augustana draws from middle and upper-middle class families. The best financial deal goes to lower-income students who qualify for the most generous aid packages.

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