About

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Academics

Augustana College is a “Christian, liberal arts school devoted to excellence, community, and service.” High school students “enter to learn,” and college

Student Body

“The typical student at Augie is white, of Scandinavian descent, from the Midwest, hardworking, religious, financially responsible for some portion of their schooling, and very nice.” She is “concerned about academics.” Not surprisingly, given the school’s affiliation, the predominant religious bent is Lutheran. Despite their very similar backgrounds, students “are surprisingly different in opinions,” which can make for colorful conversation, as students are also “very concerned about issues.” Though “Augustana is not diverse, which is one of its weaknesses,” it does have “a decent amount of atypical students. They fit in very well.” One student majoring in nursing writes, “I know one mother [who] is in her 30s [who] plays in the brass band. Another mom is in one of my classes, came from Lithuania, and she is embraced and challenged like any other student in that class. As a traditional student, I find it refreshing to find age variances in the classrooms. It gives an extra, unique perspective on the issues at hand.”

Campus Life

Student life here is reportedly very well balanced: “during the week it is all business, but the weekend is a time to let loose, relax, and have fun.” Typically “students party on weekends,” but the school’s “sports teams [also] have a tremendous amount of support from the student body, faculty, alumni, and also the residents of Sioux Falls.” Students also take advantage of events like “‘coffee house’ concerts, school dances, [and other] special events.” An athletic bunch, many undergraduates here report doing whatever they “can outside, like play hockey or sled in the winter, and play Frisbee golf or soccer on the green in the spring and fall. Downtown and the local parks are also great places to go hang out.” If the elements drive them indoors, students “spend time staying fit at our recreational facility or working!” Off-campus “Sioux Falls is a good place to find something to do. With movie theaters, amateur baseball and hockey, restaurants, book stores, and whatnot,” there are a lot of things to do in the area.” And not if you’re looking to get way, way off campus, Augustana is prepared to help you do that: “Many students experience some type of study abroad and the college actively invites student participation in that experience.”

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Molly Gors
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admission
2001 South Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Phone
605-274-5505
Email
visit@augie.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Sports Complex and Midco Hockey Arena
New and newly renovated residence halls with great space for gatherings, studying, cooking and community building
Mikkelson Library, filled with resources for students and several areas for study and group work
Froiland Science Complex, a state of the art science facility
Center for Visual Arts serves to showcase traveling exhibits, student and faculty exhibits.
The Madsen Center, home to our social science programs, is also a popular place for students to gather and study, or use the computer lab.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Falls at Falls Park
Downtown Sioux Falls
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences
Great Bear Outdoor Recreation area
With an estimated population of 213,891? a robust economy, countless outdoor activities, hundreds of restaurants, coffee shops and stores, sought-after internship and clinical opportunities and a vibrant entertainment scene, Sioux Falls is a great place to spend four years.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday, some Saturday mornings
9:00-5:00
605-274-5505
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
By appointment

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact both Admissions Office and Coach
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
visit@augie.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), located 10 minutes north of campus by car, is served by Delta, United, American, Allegiant, and Frontier Airlines. Visitors can call a Lyft, Uber, or taxi. The Sioux Area Metro bus Route 2 stops on campus and Route 3 runs nearby. Regional bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-29: Take Exit 77 east on 41st Street. Take 41st Street east to Kiwanis Avenue (1mile). Turn left on Kiwanis and drive north to 33rd Street (.5 mile). Turn right on 33rd and drive east to Summit Avenue (1.2 miles). Turn left on Summit. The visitor lot will be two blocks on the right. From I-229 Take Exit 3 to Minnesota Avenue north. Take Minnesota to 33rd Street (.8 miles). Turn left on 33rd and drive west four blocks to Summit Avenue. Turn right on Summit. The visitor lot will be two blocks on the right.
Local Accommodations
Within ten minutes of the campus are a variety of inexpensive to upscale hotels affiliated with nationally-recognized lodging chains. When you make your reservation, indicate that you are visiting Augustana University to obtain a special discount. Located near Augustana is the Home2 Suites by Hilton (605-332-5461). Near the I-29 and 41st Street intersection are the Days Inn (605-361-9240) and the Super 8 (605-361-9719). Moderately priced properties include the Fairfield Inn (605-361-2211) and the Hampton Inn (605-362-1700). Upscale, full-service hotels are the Courtyard by Marriott (605-444-4300) and the Hilton Garden Inn downtown (605-444-4700). There are many other hotels in the area. Call the Visit Experience Coordinator in the Office of Admission at 605-274-5516 for a more extensive listing.
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Admissions

Applicants: 3,333
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average HS GPA: 3.70






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Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
No
Mental Health Website

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Not Reported
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Not Reported
Other trainings description:
By request: in-person trainings, conversations about mental health in the specific context of Higher Education facilitated by Acting Dean of Students and Mental Health & Wellness Specialist, e.g. Campus Safety practices, handling students in distress.

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
No
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
Lost & Found is a local organization that was established to bolster suicide prevention efforts specifically on college/university campuses. Augustana's partnership with Lost & Found has led to the creation of a student chapter that organizes and coordinates mental health events and programming on campus. Lost & Found staff also work in collaboration with Augustana's mental health & wellness specialist to promote and coordinate the Peer2Peer Mentorship program, which guides and trains student mentors and connects them with mentees, who are students seeking peer-based support while navigating the stressors of college life.

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Using Augustana's Well-Being Model, Residence Life staff creates and facilitates programming that addresses the 6 dimensions of the model: Spiritual, Social, Financial, Physical, Emotional, and Academic. Exmaples of programming related to mental health and wellness more often prioritizes ways to manage and reduce stress and foster social connection.

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
Psychoeducation offerings facilitated by Mental Health & Wellness Specialist throughout the academic year. Focus of programs entail raising awareness of mental health, resources available, social connection and belonging, and coping strategies, e.g. rethinking stress, performance anxiety, self-compassion, mindfulness

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Yes

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
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