Augustana can be found in Rock Island, IL (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Augustana is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Course Topics

The most common majors at Augustana are in medicine, science, and mathematics.

Augustana Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Faculty

Classes at Augustana are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Augustana are well-paid.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, 2,537 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

Augustana has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Augustana student athletes compete in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Augustana College seeks to develop in students the characteristics of liberally educated persons: clarity of thought and expression, curiosity, fair-mindedness, appreciation for the arts and cultural diversity, intellectual honesty, and a considered set of personal values and commitments. Students combine exploration of the arts, sciences, and humanities with in-depth study in their major field(s), guided by an excellent, committed faculty, they grow personally and socially through participation in wide extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Special features include innovative interdisciplinary first-year courses, foreign study, and internships both domestic and international."