Private Non-profit 📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota 👥 1,965 students

Augustana University

#7 of 25 in South Dakota

🔵 Good

73% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

73%

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73%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

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86%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

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68%

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

🏛️

$40,160

In-State Tuition

Per year

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$23,894

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

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$59,217

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Augustana University's 73% graduation rate places it in the Good tier — above average nationally.

Top Graduation Rates in South Dakota

#	College	Grad Rate	Rating	Retention	In-State Tuition
1	Stewart School Sioux Falls	88%	🟢 Excellent	88%	N/A
2	Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City Rapid City	88%	🟢 Excellent	80%	N/A
3	The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City	79%	🔵 Good	100%	N/A
4	Mitchell Technical College Mitchell	76%	🔵 Good	85%	$7,524
5	California Intercontinental University Sioux Falls	75%	🔵 Good	N/A	N/A

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.