by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Augustana University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Augustana University came in at $40,160 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $1,060; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,100 |
| Fees | $1,060 |
| Total | $40,160 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Augustana University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Augustana University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In SD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Augustana University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Augustana University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Augustana University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $34,934 |
| Two Years Ago | $36,332 |
| One Year Ago | $38,150 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,100 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Augustana Sioux Falls has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition went up 2.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $41,160 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.80%, putting next year’s cost near $41,686.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $41,686 |
| In 2 Years | $43,270 |
| In 3 Years | $44,914 |
| In 4 Years | $46,620 |
| In 5 Years | $48,391 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $176,490.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Augustana University, see the Augustana University Financial Aid page.
