Augsburg University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Augsburg University is a private research university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling about 2,494 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.98% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,829 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $45,452
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,873 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.98% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,494 95.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 28.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 51.6%
- Average ACT Score: 21
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,763
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,337
- Room & Board: $16,894 annual estimate
Augsburg University: what the data shows
Common questions about Augsburg University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Augsburg University?
Augsburg University is located in Minneapolis, MN (ZIP 55454).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Augsburg University public or private?
Augsburg University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Augsburg University cost?
Published tuition: $45,452.
Average net price after aid: $23,873.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,318 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,180 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,524 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,223 |
| $110,001+ | $32,123 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $181,808.
How hard is it to get into Augsburg University?
Admission rate: 81.98%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Augsburg University?
Total enrollment: 2,494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,763 students.
Graduate enrollment: 722 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Augsburg University?
150%-time completion rate: 51.67%.
First-year retention: 72.3%.
What do graduates of Augsburg University earn?
Median earnings: $48,616 six years after entry; $58,829 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,347.
56.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Augsburg University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (95 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (44 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (37 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (33 completions)
- Nursing Administration (27 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (27 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (24 completions)
- Finance, General (23 completions)
- Computer Science (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Augsburg University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.98%; completion rate 51.67%; median earnings $58,829 at 10 years; net price $23,873. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$45,452
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Augsburg University was $45,452.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,873
2024 Value
In 2024 Augsburg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,873.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$95,492 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,873 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$181,808 4-Year Tuition
$16,894 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$63,846 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$255,384 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Augsburg University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
76.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Augsburg University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Augsburg University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,209 | $33,209 | $21,006 |
| 2014 | $34,431 | $34,431 | $21,755 |
| 2015 | $35,465 | $35,465 | $23,536 |
| 2016 | $36,415 | $36,415 | $22,232 |
| 2017 | $37,615 | $37,615 | $23,316 |
| 2018 | $38,800 | $38,800 | $23,498 |
| 2019 | $39,955 | $39,955 | $24,653 |
| 2020 | $40,005 | $40,005 | $23,898 |
| 2021 | $41,007 | $41,007 | $24,052 |
| 2022 | $42,074 | $42,074 | $24,003 |
| 2023 | $43,942 | $43,942 | $23,875 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.98% Acceptance Rate
4,337 Total Applicants
3,319 Students Admitted
684 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.61% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Augsburg University reported total enrollment of about 2,494 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (29.9%), Black or African American (29.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). About 56.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Augsburg University in 2024 is 2,494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,763 students. Graduate enrollment is about 722 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 29.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.95% 100% Completion Time
51.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.95% of students graduating from Augsburg University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 12% male / 88% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Augsburg University.
Return on Investment
$25,347 Median Student Debt
$58,829 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
516.06% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Augsburg University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 95 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 44 completions
4. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 37 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 33 completions
6. Nursing Administration: 27 completions
7. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 27 completions
8. Management Information Systems, General: 24 completions
9. Finance, General: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Augsburg University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Augsburg University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Augsburg University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 51.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,416
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,043
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Augsburg University is a private non-profit institution located in Minneapolis, MN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,494 students. Student body composition includes White (29.9%), Black or African American (29.5%), Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). The admission rate is 81.98%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 21. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.67%. Approximately 56.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Augsburg University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Augsburg University located?
Augsburg University is located in Minneapolis, MN.
What is Augsburg University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Augsburg University is 82.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,337 applicants and 3,319 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Augsburg University cost?
Reported tuition is $45,452 and average net price is $23,873 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,894 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Augsburg University?
Augsburg University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,763 students, White (29.9%), Black or African American (29.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Augsburg University?
About 28.9% of students at Augsburg University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Augsburg University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Augsburg University reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Augsburg University earn?
Median earnings are $48,616 six years after entry and $58,829 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Augsburg University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Augsburg University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,347.
Is Augsburg University public or private?
Augsburg University is a private nonprofit institution located in Minneapolis, MN.
Is Augsburg University an HBCU?
No. Augsburg University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Augsburg University a tribal college?
No. Augsburg University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Minneapolis, Minnesota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.