Augustana College's published cost of attendance is $63,553, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,787; middle-income families pay around $16,865; higher-income families pay approximately $28,086.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $63,553 |
| Tuition and Fees | $51,598 |
| Room and Board | $12,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,817 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,736 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,787 |
| $30–48k | $16,525 |
| $48–75k | $16,865 |
| $75–110k | $22,405 |
| $110k+ | $28,086 |
Augustana College's published cost of attendance is $63,553, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,787; middle-income families pay around $16,865; higher-income families pay approximately $28,086. Azimuth ranks Augustana College #1034 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Augustana College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The college participates in federal work-study and merit scholarships as well, allowing families to shape their financing mix. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the narrower spread at Augustana compared with larger endowed institutions means families should carefully compare net prices across peer colleges. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,219; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,377, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Augustana College earn median 4-year earnings of $60,377, placing Augustana College in the 45.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Augustana College sits in the 14.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Augustana College #921 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Augustana College's concentration in business and professional fields. Biology, General is the largest program with 78 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $68,648, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Subject-Specific Teacher Education program graduates 59 students earning $52,092, while Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the institution's core program portfolio with 52 and 51 graduates respectively. These programs anchor Augustana College's outcomes in stable, employer-accessible fields that support consistent post-graduation earnings across the student body.
