Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,159. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,160 |
| Housing & meals | $9,470 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $6,480 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,951 |
| Total cost of attendance | $55,159 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Augustana University net price compared with other South Dakota colleges
Augustana University has the 13th-lowest average net price of 13 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Black Hills State University | $15,911 | 43% | $46,674 |
| 6 | Dakota Wesleyan University | $19,735 | 48% | $53,728 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | $19,841 | 62% | $55,070 |
| 8 | University of South Dakota | $19,858 | 60% | $51,926 |
| 9 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $20,183 | 53% | $72,257 |
| 10 | Dakota State University | $21,057 | 51% | $50,970 |
| 11 | University of Sioux Falls | $21,383 | 63% | $54,521 |
| 12 | Mount Marty University | $22,227 | 52% | $48,179 |
| 13 | Augustana University | $23,894 | 73% | $59,217 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Dakota colleges →
Why Augustana University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | 68% | $23,894 | 73% | $59,217 | This school |
| University of Sioux Falls | 83% | $21,383 | 63% | $54,521 | |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 73% | $19,735 | 48% | $53,728 | |
| Mount Marty University | 43% | $22,227 | 52% | $48,179 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Augustana University would cost you $2,511 more per year than University of Sioux Falls, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Augustana University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$18,410).
- Augustana University gives aided families $18,374 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Dakota resident | Augustana University | University of Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,160 | $21,750 | +$18,410 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $9,470 | $8,960 | +$510 |
| Personal & travel | $6,480 | $4,345 | +$2,135 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,951 | −$1,781 | −$170 |
| Sticker price | $55,159 | $34,274 | +$20,885 |
| Average grants | −$31,265 | −$12,891 | −$18,374 |
| You pay | $23,894 | $21,383 | +$2,511 |
“+” means Augustana University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Augustana University cost questions
How much is tuition at Augustana University?
Tuition and fees are $40,160 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Augustana University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $55,159 a year.
What do families actually pay at Augustana University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,894 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,746; $48–75k pay $17,937; $110k+ pay $27,327.
How much debt do Augustana University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,250, and 1.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Augustana University overview