Augustana College
Founded 1860
President Andrea Talentino (President)
Fees USD 43,920
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Augustana College is a private Lutheran liberal arts college founded in 1860 in Rock Island, Illinois, in the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River. Enrolling 2,500 students, Augustana is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. The college has exceptional pre-health sciences (one of the best medical school acceptance rates in Illinois), geology, and business programs, and benefits from its proximity to John Deere’s world headquarters in Moline.
Programs
- Pre-Health Sciences — Exceptional medical school acceptance rates; top Illinois liberal arts
- Geology — Strong field-based geology along the Mississippi River
- Business Administration — John Deere and Quad Cities industry connections
- Engineering — Engineering physics and dual-degree engineering programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~63% | Tuition: ~$43,920
