Augsburg University

www.augsburg.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,277

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,871

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.28%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.4%

7,050 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,332

84.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.1%

554 Graduates

About

Augsburg University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Augsburg University were Teacher Education & Professional Development (82 degrees awarded), Social Work (79 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (62 degrees).

In 2021, 911 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Augsburg University. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (508 degrees), 4.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Augsburg University is $40,277, which is $17,093 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Augsburg University is $40,277, which is $17,093 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,871.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Augsburg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,277

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Augsburg University was $40,277. The cost of tuition at Augsburg University is $17,093 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$23,871

2021 Value

1.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Augsburg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,871. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Augsburg University grew by 1.79%.

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

$14,604

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Augsburg University was of $14,604 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.69% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. 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 by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Augsburg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2020, when 97% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Augsburg University was 1.28%, which represents 12 out of the 937 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Augsburg University received 7,050 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 28.4% annual growth. Out of those 7,050 applicants, 5,384 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,332 students enrolled at Augsburg University in 2021. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Augsburg University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,384

Accepted Out of 7,050

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Augsburg University was 76.4% (5,384 admissions from 7,050 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 28.4%, while admissions grew by 34.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Augsburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Augsburg University in 2021 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 had a total enrollment of 6,332 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Augsburg University is 5,352 students and the part-time enrollment is 980. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at Augsburg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Augsburg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.4% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.48% Asian, 5.12% Two or More Races, 0.948% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0948% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Augsburg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.8%), followed by White Female (18.5%) and Black or African American Female (13.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Augsburg University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,332 students. The full-time enrollment at Augsburg University is 5,352 and the part-time enrollment is 980. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at Augsburg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Augsburg University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
2,940 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,284 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
732 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Augsburg University is 46.4% White, 20.3% Black or African American, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.48% Asian, 5.12% Two or More Races, 0.948% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0948% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 236 students (3.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 227 more women than men received degrees from Augsburg University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Augsburg University is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 4.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Augsburg University is Teacher Education & Professional Development (82 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (79 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (62 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (102 degrees awarded), English (25 degrees), and Education (130 degrees).

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 (1,766,674 people), Secondary school teachers (491,970 people), Education administrators (305,000 people), Postsecondary teachers (231,775 people), and Other managers (220,846 people).

The most specialized majors at Augsburg University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (102 degrees awarded), English (25 degrees), Education (130 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Augsburg University are Public Administration and Social Service (102 degrees awarded), English (25 degrees), Education (130 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (49 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,044,324 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (482,096 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (228,861 people), Individual & family services (168,760 people), and Computer Systems Design (166,693 people).

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 (2021)

Nursing Administration
70 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
38 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Augsburg University was Nursing Administration with 70 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

342

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

569

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 342 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University, which is 0.601 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (569).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.85 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Augsburg University in Social Work, which is 10.3 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from Augsburg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Augsburg University is Female and Two or More Races (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 9.75% of graduates (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
508 degrees awarded
Black or African American
126 degrees awarded
Asian
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Augsburg University is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 4.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

6.04% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
312 degrees awarded
White Male
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Augsburg University is white female (312 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (196 degrees).

Operations

Augsburg University has an endowment valued at nearly $68.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26.5M (38.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Augsburg University had a total salary expenditure of 74.3M. Augsburg University employs 98 Associate professors, 94 Assistant professors and 86 Professors. Most academics at Augsburg University are Female Assistant professor (62), Male Associate professor (56), and Female Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augsburg University are: Management, with 138 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 110 employees, and Service with 110 employees.

Endowment

$68.3M

2021 Endowment

26.2%

growth from 2020

Augsburg University has an endowment valued at about $68.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Augsburg University grew 26.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.9M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$38.4M

2021 Salaries

5.61%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Augsburg University paid a median of $38.4M in salaries, which represents 51.7% of their overall expenditure ($74.3M) and a 5.61% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26.5M

Instructional Salaries

338

Number of Employees

In 2021, Augsburg University paid a total of $26.5M to 338 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

98 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

138 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Augsburg University were Associate professor with 98 employees, Assistant professor with 94 employees, and Professor with 86 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Augsburg University were Management with 138 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 110 employees, and Service with 110 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Augsburg University was Female Assistant professor with 62 employees, Male Associate professor with 56 employees, and Female Instructor with 46 employees.

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