# Augsburg University

Private nonprofit college in Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS ID 173045.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augsburg-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/augsburg-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 82% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $23,873 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 52%; beats 31% of MN colleges and 45% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,829; beats 49% of MN colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,318 |
| 30-48k | $23,180 |
| 48-75k | $21,524 |
| 75-110k | $23,223 |
| 110k+ | $32,123 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.26 years on average (41% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,829 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,318 | $90,815 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $23,180 | $98,747 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,524 | $91,692 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,223 | $98,930 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $32,123 | $136,844 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $62,303
- Tuition and fees: $45,452
- Housing and meals: $16,418; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,337 applicants, 3,319 admitted, 684 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 82%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 77%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (56 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $63,065 | $95,637 | $25,000 |
| Nursing | $80,574 | $93,046 | $23,441 |
| Economics | $45,720 | $88,507 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $54,387 | $86,446 | $26,452 |
| Accounting | $64,695 | $83,185 | $26,996 |
| Finance | $63,598 | $79,809 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $59,722 | $75,100 | $24,737 |
| Business Administration | $52,466 | $72,706 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $47,563 | $68,757 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $36,604 | $63,850 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $43,303 | $60,546 | $25,737 |
| Political Science | $37,807 | $55,676 | $19,000 |
| Psychology | $29,743 | $55,673 | $27,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,473 | $55,499 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,536 | $49,698 | $31,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $35,984 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biopsychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $31,211 | not reported | $29,625 |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | $34,543 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $103,040 (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI), $101,510 (MN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $101,560 (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI), $100,790 (MN), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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