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About Augsburg University

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Augsburg University is a private university in Minneapolis, MN, known for its lutheran affiliated, health sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 77%, Augsburg is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 612 students each year. Augsburg is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Augsburg offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,748 per year; the sticker price of $55,929 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Augsburg University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

77%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Augsburg University

Essay Strategy
Augsburg places strong emphasis on civic engagement and its urban Minneapolis setting, so use your essays to show how you plan to connect with and contribute to the surrounding Cedar-Riverside neighborhood or broader Twin Cities community.
Extracurriculars
Augsburg is known for its Strommen Career and Internship Services center and strong experiential learning culture, so highlight any internships, service experiences, or work history in your application to align with what the school values.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Augsburg University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$21.3k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$23.2k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$21.5k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$23.2k
110k+~$56k/yr$32.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,453
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

30%White
30%Black / African American
14%Hispanic
11%Asian
8%Two or More Races
3%Unknown / Unreported
3%International
2%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender45% Men · 55% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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