Augustana University Rankings

By the Numbers

“These rankings consider so many variables, so to find yourself near the top in a variety of categories really speaks to the excellence, commitment and innovative spirit displayed by our students, faculty, staff and alumni." — Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Adam Heinitz ‘99

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U.S. News & World Report

#4
Best Value in the Midwest
#4
Best Undergraduate Teaching in the Midwest
#11
Most Innovative in the Midwest

The Princeton Review

  • The Princeton Review ranked Augustana as one of its 2024 Best Regional Colleges (in the Midwest) considered academically outstanding and well worth consideration in a college search.
  • The Princeton Review featured AU in its "2024 Guide to Green Colleges" for being an environmentally friendly university.

WalletHub

  • WalletHub ranked Augustana as one of its 2023 Best Universities — the top university in South Dakota and No. 157 out of more than 800 universities nationwide across 30 key measures, ranging from student-faculty ratio and graduation rate to post-attendance median salary.

Niche

  • Niche ranked Augustana among the 2023 Best Colleges in South Dakota, Best Christian Colleges in America and the Best College for Nursing in the state and one of the best in the nation.
B+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Athletics
A-
Value

College Raptor

 

#1
Overall Ranking in South Dakota
#1
Overall Ranking in NSIC Conference
#1
Student Life Ranking in NSIC Conference

Leading Colleges

  • Leading Colleges, LLC recognized Augustana University with a 2023 Leading Colleges Award for its student outcomes.

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Augustana University Outcomes Report

  • Augustana graduates who completed their bachelor’s degrees between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, were surveyed within six months of graduation. The report by the AU Student Success Center offers a snapshot of post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Class of 2022.
98
of 2023 Grads Achieved a Positive Career Outcome
30
of 2023 Grads Enrolled in Graduate School or Professional Programs
95
of 2023 Grads Participated in Experiential Learning
Top 4
Employers that Hired 2023 Grads: Avera Health, Sanford Health, Mayo Clinic Health System, Sioux Falls School District
113
Unique Organizations Hired 2023 Grads in 19 States & Guatemala
$55,310
Full-Time Median Salary Reported by 2023 Grads