First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: augustana.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Augustana College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-160-AP Q 4 Yes | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH-160-AP, 220-AP & 230-AP Q 8 Yes | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-101-AP PN 4 No | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM-132 PN 4 Yes | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC-100 PS 4 Yes | |
| Statistics | 4 | PSYC-240 Q 4 Yes | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC-elective None 4 No | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON-elective None 3 See dept. |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-160-AP Q 4 Yes | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH-160-AP, 220-AP & 230-AP Q 8 Yes | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-101-AP PN 4 No | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM-132 PN 4 Yes | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC-100 PS 4 Yes | |
| Statistics | 4 | PSYC-240 Q 4 Yes | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC-elective None 4 No | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON-elective None 3 See dept. | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON-elective None 3 See dept. | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST-170 None 4 Yes (see dept.) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ESGE-100 PN 4 Yes | |
| European History | 4 | HIST-115, 116 None 8 Yes | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN-202 2nd lang. 4 Yes | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | POLS-101-AP None 4 Yes | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSC-121 Q 3 No | |
| Art History | 4 | ARHI-161-AP PA 4 Yes | |
| Art Studio: 2D Design | 4 | ART-elective None 4 Yes | |
| Art Studio: 3D Design | 4 | ART-elective None 4 Yes | |
| Art Studio: Drawing | 4 | ART-101-AP None 4 Yes | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHNS-202 2nd lang. 4 Yes | |
| English: Language/Composition# | 4 | ENGL-elective None 4 No | |
| English: Literature/Composition# | 4 | ENGL-elective None 4 No | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN-200 2nd lang. 4 Yes | |
| Geography: Human | 4 | ESGE-130 None 4 Yes | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GRMN-200 2nd lang. 4 Yes | |
| History: American | 4 | HIST-130-AP, 131-AP None 8 Yes (see dept.) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN-201 2nd lang. 4 No | |
| Latin | 4 | LATN-216 None 2 Yes | |
| Latin | 5 | LATN-316 None 2 Yes | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS-212-AP PN 4 Yes | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS-211-AP PN 4 Yes@ | |
| Physics I | 4 | PHYS-151-AP None 4 Yes | |
| Physics II | 4 | PHYS-152-AP None 4 Yes | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH-140 Q 4 No | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN-200 2nd lang. 4 No |
Source: augustana.edu · checked September 23, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 52 |
| Psychology | 46 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 24 |
| Finance | 24 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 23 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 22 |
| Political Science and Government | 20 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Accounting | 19 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 10 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 10 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 |
| Public Health | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Business Analytics | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 6 |
| Creative Writing | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 4 |
| History Teacher Education | 4 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Journalism | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Computational Science | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Geography | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 |
| Management Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
16% of men in fraternities · 46% of women in sororities · 32% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
381,801 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Quad Cities International (MLI)
Nearest hub airport
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.8 of 20
Elevation
692 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
13°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
36.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$840 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Saint Ambrose University3 mi
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- Monmouth College41 mi
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- Cornell College54 mi
- Coe College66 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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