Augustana College GPA, SAT and ACT Data

Augustana College GPA, SAT and ACT Graph

How Do You Measure Up at Augustana College?

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Discussion of Augustana's Admissions Standards:

Admission to Augustana College in Illinois is selective -- roughly a half of all applicants will not get in. Successful applicants tend to have GPAs above a 3.0, SAT scores over 1050 (RW + M), and ACT composite scores of 20 or higher. Many of Augustana's accepted students had grades up in the "A" range. Realize that SAT and ACT scores need not play a role in the admissions process at Augustana -- the college has test-optional admissions. Your academic record will carry the most weight.

Throughout the graph you'll see a few red dots (rejected students) and yellow dots (waitlisted students) overlapping with the green and the blue. Some students who seemed to be on target for admission to Augustana did not get in. You can also see that a few students with grades below the norm managed to get in. This is because Augustana College has holistic admissions and looks at factors other than numerical data. Applicants can use either Augustana's own application or the Common Application. In either case, the college will be looking for strong letters of recommendation, an engaging personal statement, and participation in meaningful extracurricular activities. Also, Augustana College gives weight to your demonstrated interest, so a campus visit and college admissions interview can improve your chances.

To learn more about Augustana College, high school GPAs, SAT scores and ACT scores, these articles can help:

• Augustana College Admissions Profile
• What's a Good SAT Score?
• What's a Good ACT Score?
• What's Considered a Good Academic Record?
• What is a Weighted GPA?

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If You Like Augustana College, You May Also Like These Schools

 Students interested in an Illinois college or university should also consider North Park University, Elmhurst College, Roosevelt University, Chicago State University and the University of Illinois - Springfield, which are all around the same size as Augustana, and also have a wide range of programs and degrees offered.

For those looking for a college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), other options similar to Augustana include Midland University, Pacific Lutheran University, Augsburg College, and Grand View University.