Augsburg University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,950

3.36% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$24,020

After Financial Aid

2017 Acceptance Rate

64.6%

2,191 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,562

78.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

62.1%

236 Graduates

About

Augsburg University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Augsburg University were Nursing Administration (86 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (38 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

In 2017, 1,003 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augsburg University. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (564 degrees), 2.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (199 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augsburg University is $36,950, which is $16,217 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Augsburg University is $36,950, which is $16,217 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,020.

In 2017, 91% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 80% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$36,950

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Augsburg University was $36,950. The cost of tuition at Augsburg University is $16,217 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Augsburg University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,020

2017 Value

1.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Augsburg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,020. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Augsburg University grew by 1.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of Augsburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,493

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augsburg University was of $13,493 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 6.5% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Augsburg University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

80%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Augsburg University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 5.21% with respect to 2016, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Augsburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Augsburg University received 2,191 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 37.2% annual decline. Out of those 2,191 applicants, 1,415 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,562 students enrolled at Augsburg University in 2017, and 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augsburg University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,415

Accepted Out of 2,191

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augsburg University was 64.6% (1,415 admissions from 2,191 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 45.1%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -37.2%, while admissions declined by -10.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Augsburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

2% of enrolled first-time students at Augsburg University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Augsburg University has a total enrollment of 3,562 students. The full-time enrollment at Augsburg University is 2,785 students and the part-time enrollment is 777. This means that 78.2% of students enrolled at Augsburg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augsburg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.7% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 7.47% Asian, 6.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.92% Two or More Races, 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0842% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Augsburg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (22.5%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Black or African American Female (7.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (23%) and Black or African American Female (5.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augsburg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,562 students. The full-time enrollment at Augsburg University is 2,785 and the part-time enrollment is 777. This means that 78.2% of students enrolled at Augsburg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Augsburg University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Augsburg University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Augsburg University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Augsburg University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,843
Black or African American
419
Asian
266

The enrolled student population at Augsburg University is 51.7% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 7.47% Asian, 6.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.92% Two or More Races, 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0842% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 580 students (16.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 209 more women than men received degrees from Augsburg University. The majority of degree recipients at Augsburg University are white (564 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (199 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Augsburg University is Nursing Administration (86 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (38 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Augsburg University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (99 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), and English (36 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augsburg University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,975,954 people), Secondary school teachers (343,896 people), Education administrators (288,115 people), Social workers, all other (194,052 people), and Postsecondary teachers (170,878 people).

The most specialized majors at Augsburg University are Public Administration and Social Service (99 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (9 degrees), English (36 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), and Education (134 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augsburg University are Surgeons, Electrical & electronics engineers, Physicians, Sales managers, and Dentists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Augsburg University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,939,085 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (366,332 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (223,423 people), Individual & family services (143,517 people), and Outpatient care centers (122,021 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Augsburg University.

Most Common

Nursing Administration
86 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augsburg University was Nursing Administration with 86 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Augsburg University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 397 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University, which is 0.655 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (606).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Augsburg University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.915 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 72 degrees were awarded to women at Augsburg University in Nursing Administration, which is 5.14 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 43% of students graduating from Augsburg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (74%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Augsburg University is Female and White (74% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.93% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
564 degrees awarded
Unknown
199 degrees awarded
Black or African American
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augsburg University is white (564 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (199 degrees).

19.8% of degree recipients (199 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
337 degrees awarded
White Male
227 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Augsburg University is white female (337 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (227 degrees).

Operations

Augsburg University has an endowment valued at nearly $43.9M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $5.3M (12.1%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Augsburg University had a total salary expenditure of $74.4M. Augsburg University employs 60 Associate professors, 55 Assistant professors, and 32 Professors. Most academics at Augsburg University are Male Associate professors (34), Female Assistant professors(32), and Female Associate professors (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augsburg University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 92 employees, Management, with 77 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$43.9M

2017 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2016

Augsburg University has an endowment valued at about $43.9M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Augsburg University grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Augsburg University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.16M - Federal
$248k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Augsburg University received $3.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $248k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$34.3M

2017 Salaries

0.188%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Augsburg University paid a median of $34.3M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($74.4M) and a 0.188% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.73% decline from 2015 and a 4.8% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

174

Number of Employees

In 2017, Augsburg University paid a total of $12.3M to 174 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

92 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augsburg University were Associate professor with 60 employees; Assistant professor with 55 employees; and Assistant professor with 32 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augsburg University were Business and Financial Operations with 92 employees; Management with 77 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augsburg University was Male Associate professor with 34 employees, Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Female Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Augsburg University.

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