Location

Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872

Religious Affiliation

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although a plurality of students are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic Church, and 25 percent represent other denominations and religions.

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., National Association of Schools of Music, and the National League for Nursing.

Member

Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office.

Enrollment (Fall 2009)

4,054 students from 40 countries.
Day programs: 2,054
Evening/Weekend programs: 1,078
Graduate programs: 892
Master of Arts, Education: 272
Master of Arts, Leadership: 96
Master of Arts, Nursing: 78
Master of Business Administration: 255
M.S. Physician Assistant: 83
Master of Social Work: 108

First-year and Transfer Students (2009):

Students of color: 40%
International: 3%

Total Augsburg Students (2009):

Students of color: 19%
International: 1%

Average age:

Day - 21
Evening/Weekend - 35
Grad - 34

Gender:

Day - male 50%, female 50%;
Evening/Weekend - male 37%, female 63%;
Grad - male 32%, female 68%

Housing:

Resident day students, 54% (80% of entering freshmen)

Geographic origin of students:

43 U.S. states and 26 countries;
65 international students

Graduates

24,000 alumni since 1869.

Student/Faculty Ratio

13 to 1. Undergraduate class size averages 13-17.

Campus

18 major buildings. Major renovations in 1979-80 with special emphasis on accessibility.

Accessibility

Augsburg is now one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides access to 12 major buildings without going outside.

Degrees Granted

BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP

Cost of education 2010-11

Day program
Weekend College
Graduate Programs

Financial Aid

Over 90 percent of day students receive some form of financial aid from the College and many other sources.

Library

Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than 2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in September 1997.

School Year

Two semesters from September to May, and four summer school sessions. Augsburg Weekend College -- trimesters, September to June. Augsburg Graduate Program -- trimesters, September to June (except Physician Assistant and MBA graduate programs, which are on semesters).

Off-Campus Programs

The Office of International Programs offers study abroad programs throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and International Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA).

Athletic Affiliation

Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.

Policy

Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification, or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.

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