Augustana University's published cost of attendance is $55,159. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,746, middle-income families pay around $17,937, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,327.
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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) | $55,159 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,160 |
| Room and Board | $10,326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,265 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,894 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,746 |
| $30–48k | $18,895 |
| $48–75k | $17,937 |
| $75–110k | $24,787 |
| $110k+ | $27,327 |
Augustana University's published cost of attendance is $55,159. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,746, middle-income families pay around $17,937, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,327. Azimuth ranks Augustana University #932 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 University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The institution's aid structure prioritizes meeting demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to access need-based aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,546; 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 $65,005, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 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 University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,005, placing Augustana University in the 64.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,322 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Augustana University in the 47.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Augustana University #492 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Augustana University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $77,844, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 52 students earning $68,463, while Teacher Education with 49 graduates reaches $46,600. These programs anchor strong, stable career pathways in demand-driven sectors where employers recruit consistently and early-career earnings remain solid across the graduate cohort.
