When applying to Augsburg University, it's important to note
the application deadline is Aug. 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 41 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
Aug. 1
Priority application deadline
May 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning November 1
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
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Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
No
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action decision sent by
-
Application Fee
Application fee refundable
-
Application fee waived for students with financial need
-
Application fee for students who apply online
-
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
-
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.augsburg.edu/day/application/apply.html
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Refundable by May 1
Deadline for housing deposit
June 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(612) 330-1001
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@augsburg.edu
Admissions address
2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
41%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (out-of-state)
-
Female applicants (in-state)
-
Female applicants (out-of-state)
-
Male applicants (in-state)
-
Male applicants (out-of-state)
-
Applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Female applicants accepted
837
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Male applicants accepted
614
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
-
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
-
Female freshman enrollment
212
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
0
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
0
Male freshman enrollment
206
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
0
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
0
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
-
Class standing breakdown
-
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
99%
Average high school GPA
3.2
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
4%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
629
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
578-695
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
-
SAT Math average score
624
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
595-630
SAT Math score breakdown
-
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
95%
Average ACT Composite score
21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
19-24
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
17-23
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
17-24
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
-
Early decision or early action options available
Neither early decision nor early action
TOEFL (paper)
Required of some
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required of some
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
550
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
80
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
IELTS
Minimum score required
6.5
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female applicants accepted
-
Male applicants accepted
-
Female freshman enrollment
-
Male freshman enrollment
-
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
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Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
Skype or other web-based video interview
phone
in-country visits
in-country alumni interviews
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
Yes
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Neither SAT nor ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
test-optional
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with Writing component recommended
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with writing test recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
Aug. 1
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
Aug. 1
SAT essay used in admissions
For admission
For placement
ACT essay used in admissions
For admission
For placement
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
No
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Recommend
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
R.N. required of nursing program applicants
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Important
Character/personal qualities
Important
First-generation college student
Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Considered
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Total units recommended
15
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
4, 5, 6, 7
IB scores accepted (higher level)
4, 5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
-
Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
No
Minimum required high school GPA
2
Minimum required college GPA
2
High school transcript
Recommended of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Required of all
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Recommended of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
2
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 64 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
32
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
-
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
-
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
//Http://www.minneapolis.edu/student-services/transfer/transferring-mctc-credits/augsburg-college
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
32 credits
Veteran transfer policy URL
http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/transfercredit/
Veteran transfer policy description
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